Aviation Disaster
Aviation disasters in Philadelphia and the United States are investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board, and the process could take weeks, months or longer. It includes review of data from the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder known as the black box. The investigation also may include interviews with the survivors—pilots, crew and passengers—as well as photos and video footage taken on mobile phones.
Determining the cause of the accident is key to knowing your options for litigation. Product liability claims may be possible if there are defects in equipment and design. Negligence claims may be brought for maintenance/repair errors or pilot/human errors. Regardless of the cause, pursuing a lawsuit may bring victims and/or their families funds for medical bills, lost wages, survivor benefits, and other, noneconomic impacts of the crash, such as loss of companionship.
The Duffy Firm is ready to pursue aviation disaster claims in Pennsylvania against national and international manufacturing companies resulting in victories for our clients. Tom Duffy is a licensed and skilled commercial pilot (multi-engine, land, sea, instrument, Corsair, B-25, P47, Spitfire and TBM type certificates). He possesses the background and knowledge necessary to negotiate the levels of bureaucracy and investigative agencies to work towards maximizing recovery in these cases.
We also have an established record of significant verdicts and settlements in this area, and also bring a host of other benefits, including:
- A panel of experts in aviation and product liability who will help us build a strong case for you.
- A panel of physicians, nurses and other healthcare experts who know how to interpret medical documentation and the extent of injuries, to establish the impact on your family’s life.
- A special level of trust, care and compassion in understanding what you and your family are facing. We have a special bond with each and every one of our past clients, and those relationships remain strong long after the case has been won.
- The confidence in knowing that if we represent you, it is because we believe we can win. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means if we are not successful, we receive no payment at all. When you win, we win.