Chicago Aviation Law

Aviation Accident Attorneys, IL

Whether on major airlines or on small aircraft, aviation accidents can be devastating. State, federal, or even international law may govern airline and manufacturer accountability, depending on the cause of the accident. An aviation accident attorney in Chicago can help you understand your rights and help you seek compensation for your damages, including medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering.

At the federal level and for cases involving a major airline, your Chicago aviation lawyer can tell you about ways in which the Family Assistance Act can help. Under this act, airlines must adhere to a set of requirements following an accident. They must—

• Establish family support services, including grief counseling and support
• Designate individual caregivers to assist each family
• Cooperate with families to identify and return remains and possessions
• Establish a communications network with families

Illinois, including Chicago, aviation law relies on the state's personal injury statute of limitations in aviation accident cases. You have two years from the date of the accident to file a claim. If a loved one has died as a result of an aviation accident, you have two years to file a claim from the date of your loved one's death.

Types of aviation accidents - Chicago

If you or a loved one has been injured in or by any of the following types of aviation accidents, you deserve compensation for your damages.

An aviation accident lawyer in Chicago's The Healy Law Firm conducts thorough research to gather all the necessary facts to prove liability and negligence of the aircraft and any associated parties. We use our network of aviation industry experts to investigate the crash scene and preserve any evidence useful to your case. With the help of expert witnesses—for example, an traffic control expert, engine design expert, or metallurgist—at our disposal, we evaluate the evidence to build your case.

How to file aviation class action lawsuits

When an aviation accident injures many people, those victims can band together and file a class action suit. Federal and Illinois state laws dictate certain requirements for class action lawsuits, including—

• Volume—that it is more practical for a few representative victims to file as plaintiffs than for each individual person to file jointly in a regular lawsuit
• Common claims—that the injured parties share in their claim against the defendant and raise similar questions
• Fair and adequate representation—both the plaintiffs and their class action attorneys must care for other people's claims

It is critical to seek the help of a Chicago aviation lawyer if you seek to claim damages caused by an aviation accident. At The Healy Law Firm, our experienced aviation class action suit attorneys can help determine whether a class action suit is already in progress and, if not, to prepare a case for the named plaintiffs.

The Healy Law Firm—Your aviation consultants in Chicago

When you need a Chicago aviation lawyer, Chicago helicopter accident lawyer or Chicago plane crash lawyer rely on the experience of The Healy Firm. For arrange for your free consultation, call 877-767-4591 or contact us online.