Pilot Error and Personal Injury
While many people feel nervous about flying, statistics show that it is actually one of the safest ways to travel long distances. Unfortunately, accidents can still occur – especially when an airline or individual pilot is negligent. When pilots fail to meet the standards of their profession, the resulting errors can have tragic consequences for innocent victims.
Examples of Pilot Errors
Pilots are legally required to complete rigorous training before operating commercial aircraft. This is because even a small error or distraction can have disastrous consequences during air travel. Some examples of dangerous pilot errors include:
- Flying too low to the ground
- Flying an aircraft in poor visibility conditions (fog, rain, etc)
- Failure to monitor cockpit instruments adequately
- Poor or incorrect use of plane controls and equipment
- Operating aircraft under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Failure to inspect the plan before take-off, or taking off despite knowledge of a defect
A pilot who is convicted of negligently causing a plane crash can lose his or her license. Unfortunately, this may be small consolation to people who have been badly injured or lost loved ones in an airplane accident. This is why victims of pilots’ errors often seek compensation by filing claims against careless pilots or their employers.
Contact Us
If you or a member of your family has been harmed by a negligent pilot, you could be able to win compensation for your medical bills, property repairs, pain and suffering, and more. Contact the Pennsylvania personal injury attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511.