Irwin Mitchell and Air Accidents

Countless people rely on aircraft to get them to a variety of locations across the globe on a daily basis. These could include an airliner, jet, helicopter or a light aircraft. Regardless of the type, sometimes the unthinkable occurs. A crash occurs with possible fatalities and injuries. This can be an emotionally trying situation for passengers and their families. However, when in this situation it is important not to lose sight of your legal rights to compensation. The plane crash lawyer at Irwin Mitchell can help.

The law firm of Irwin Mitchell has an aviation law division. Of all the aviation litigators in Europe, Irwin Mitchell is the most experienced with cases going back to the 1980s. Not only are the employee lawyers trained in aviation law, they also have former professional pilots on their staff. These pilots can provide valuable technical information which can help determine what went wrong and gather evidence for a claim. In some situations, this can help determine who is at fault. It could be the operator of the aircraft or it could the manufacturer of the craft themselves. This helps determine who the claim will need to be made against.

Irwin Mitchell’s aviation litigation division currently is involved in accident cases around the world. Some locations include Cuba, Thailand, Beirut, Madrid, Venezuela, USA and more. In some situations, the claim may not even require proof that it was the fault of the airline carrier. Certain provisions outlined in the Montreal and Warsaw Conventions provide guidelines for damages after accidents. These conventions state that if you obtain an injury while on a flight, the carrier is responsible even if they are not at fault. For more details about this, one of the knowledgeable aviation lawyers at Irwin Mitchell can help. There are many situations where a claim doesn’t have to be proven.