St. Louis Airplane Accidents

Aviation has become one of the United States' most important methods of transportation, allowing us to travel vast distances at unusually high speeds. Approximately 30,000 pilots call the states of Missouri and Illinois home, and all should be aware that with speed and convenience comes the risk for catastrophic accident.

Important safety regulations dictate every aspect of flying, due to the great risks associated with aviation. Maintenance, licensing, takeoffs, and landings are all handled with the utmost care and precision to decrease the probability of an accident, because aviation accidents are often disastrous.

However, no amount of precision or regulation can erase human negligence or prevent maintenance errors and faulty products. Sadly, regardless of regulation, accidents that often result in injury and/or death still occur.

According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Missouri was the site of 38 aviation accidents in 2008. Seven of these accidents involve at least one fatality, resulting in a total of nine deaths. The NTSB reported a total of 52 aviation accidents in the state of Illinois that same year, resulting in eight fatalities. Of these 90 accidents, 10 were recorded as commercial airlines.

Injuries caused by aviation accidents can result in high medical expenses, and the prospect of long-term medical care that could last for the remainder of the victim's life. If your injuries leave you unable to work, these expenses will be accompanied by lost wages, resulting in a critical financial situation.

In the event of an airplane accident, the victim or victim's family may be entitled to financial compensation. However, pinpointing the cause of an aviation accident often requires specialized aviation knowledge, due to the complicated nature of aircraft. Seeking the assistance of a dedicated aircraft accident attorney is highly advisable.

If you or a loved one have suffered injuries from an airplane accident, contact the St. Louis aviation injury attorneys of Fox Goldblatt & Singer, PC today. Established in 1949, our firm has been providing compassionate and effective representation to the residents of St. Louis County and St. Charles County in Missouri, and Madison County and St. Claire County in Illinois.

Call us today at (877) 858-4699 or contact us online to discuss your injury with a legal professional.