Pursuing Claims for Crashes Caused by Human Negligence
Any person who files relies on the careful work of pilots, air traffic controllers, mechanics, and maintenance crews. Everyone associated with the care and operation of an aircraft should receive rigorous training and proper supervision. Unfortunately, when people fail to follow their training, serious and fatal accidents can result.
I'm attorney Jim Pokorny, an experienced trial lawyer and commercial pilot representing the victims of aviation accidents and their families. If you've been injured or lost a loved one in an accident that may have been caused by human negligence, don't hesitate to contact me. I represent clients in aviation accident cases in San Diego, California, and throughout the surrounding areas.
Holding People and Employers Responsible
The causes of aviation accidents are typically divided into three categories: human errors, equipment and machine errors, and environmental hazards. Human errors can include air traffic control miscommunication, inadequate deicing procedures, and errors in pilot judgment.
All human beings make mistakes, and not every human error is a case of negligence. However, when a person or company fails to follow a clear standard of care, anyone injured by that failure may be entitled to make a legal claim.
People who knowingly cut corners to save time and effort, supervisors who fail to correct the errors of employees and companies that fail to properly staff their operations are responsible for the consequences of those actions.
By law, an employer may also be responsible for the individual errors and negligence of its employees. I am experienced at identifying and evaluating all the parties that may be legally held responsible for an aviation accident.
Understanding Air Traffic Control Claims
One common human factor in aviation accidents is the failure of air traffic controllers to positively identify aircraft and take account of adverse weather conditions. Claims against air traffic controllers must be brought under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA), as air traffic controllers are employees of the United States government.
I am familiar with the different criteria for bringing compensation claims for other aircraft accidents caused by human errors and negligence. Contact me at my office in San Diego, California, to discuss your specific circumstances.
