Airline Negligence

The thought of becoming involved in an airplane accident is the worst fear of many travelers. Although air travel on commercial airliners is by some statistical measures safer than automobile travel, airplane crashes do occur and usually result in serious injuries or death for at least some of the passengers, crew, and any individuals who are unfortunate enough to be caught in the path on the ground. While it may be true that some accidents are inevitable, there is no place for those that are the direct result of an airline’s negligence.

If you have been injured or tragically lost a loved one in an airplane crash caused by failures on the part of an airline, then it may be appropriate to consider filing a legal action to address that negligence. To learn more, contact the Charleston airplane accident lawyers of the Steinberg Law Firm at 843-720-2800. Our practice has spent decades working to protect the legal rights of injured South Carolina residents.

Types of Airline Negligence

As profit-driven companies, airlines sometimes face situations in which they must choose to either maximize their profit or to ensure that all regulations are followed and passenger safety is put before all else. Though we might expect them to always put the passengers first, this is regrettably not the case. Some examples of airline negligence include:

• Negligent hiring practices
• Violation of weight restrictions through excessive cargo loading
• Lack of training or insufficient oversight of pilot’s ongoing training and health
• Improper maintenance
• Failure to properly record flight plans

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Let us help you to secure the financial compensation that you are due for damages associated with a preventable airplane crash. Contact the Charleston airline negligence lawyers of the Steinberg Law Firm at 843-720-2800.