Airplane Malfunction

It is hard to believe, but in just a little more than a century the dangerously rickety and briefly airborne aircraft created by the Wright brothers has evolved to become one of the incredible feats of engineering that passes for the standard of modern commercial air travel or military aviation. Even the smallest passenger jets are incredibly complex machines that rely upon the successful interaction of many different parts and systems to enable a safe take-off, flight, and landing.

Frighteningly, a single mechanical defect or malfunction can cause a devastating airplane accident that may result in serious injury or death for those onboard. If you have been lucky enough to escape an airplane accident with your life, then you should not have to deal with the financial misfortune and other damages that are inflicted upon you. Contact the Charleston airplane accident lawyers of the Steinberg Law Firm at 843-720-2800 for help in seeking the financial compensation that you are due.

Common Mechanical Problems

Mechanical defects and malfunctions on an aircraft are generally attributable to one of two parties. The defective design or manufacture of airplane parts falls squarely on the shoulders of the designers and manufacturers who produce them. The other potentially liable entity is the airline itself if the problem which triggered the accident was caused by insufficient or improper maintenance of the plane. Common mechanical problems may be:

• Landing gear failure
• Malfunctioning flight instruments
• Engine failure
• Brake malfunction
• Flap malfunctions

Contact Us

We understand that the effects of an airplane crash can extend farther and wider than immediately apparent. Let us help you begin to rebuild. Contact the Charleston airplane defect and malfunction lawyers of the Steinberg Law Firm at 843-720-2800 to discuss the circumstances of your case with a skilled and experienced attorney.