Air travel has become such an easy modern convenience that oftentimes people take for granted the fact that a simple issue could turn into dangerous airplane accidents that causes passenger injuries or even deaths.

A small error on the part of the airline captain, airport personnel, airline manufacturing companies, or even other passengers, could cause large airport or airplane accidents.

When do parties, injured by airplane accidents, deserve compensation? Injured parties may be entitled to compensation if their injuries were a result of negligence.

What is negligence?

Negligence occurs when one party fails to exercise reasonable care. This is different from acting recklessly. When one party acts recklessly, they may be doing so with the awareness that their actions could harm or injure the public. When a party acts negligently, on the other hand, they do not necessarily act with intention or with the awareness that their actions could endanger the public’s safety.

If an injured party can prove that their injuries were a result of the negligence or recklessness of another party they could sue for compensation.

What are some examples of aviation accidents?

• Airport or airline negligence
• Faulty airplane equipment
• Manufacturer defects or malfunctions
• Air traffic controller negligence
• Airline pilot negligence
• Airline pilot error
• Violations of Aviation Administration regulations violations

For specific information regarding your particular case, consult with an experienced airplane accident attorney.