If you have survived an airplane crash you may be wondering if you can collect money for the medical expenses that you no doubt now have, as well as the trauma of being in such a horrific situation. This is a very common personal injury case when a crash happens and in many cases you can collect money for the suffering that you have gone through. However, you should consult with a lawyer to find out if you have a case, and if so how much you might be able to receive. A personal injury lawyer is your first step after recovering from your health issues.

The reason that a lawyer is so important in aviation cases is that law regarding airplane crashes may cover many complex issues, including geographic location. International airline aviation law can be extremely difficult to understand and a lawyer is your best advocate when trying to determine liability for an airplane crash, particularly if the crash happened in a different country, or in the ocean rather than on land.

One aspect of this is called the Warsaw convention, which is an international treaty that controls the rights of those that travel internationally to file against airlines for injuries that are sustained while on the airplane. The Warsaw Convention was put in place more than seventy years ago and was to protect airlines from excessive damage liability. A lawyer will be able to tell you if your case falls under the Warsaw Convention and if there is a possibility for a case. Ask your lawyer to look into your airline crash to determine the legalities.

A lawyer can also help to determine who might be responsible for the crash. Many people automatically assume that the airline is the party responsible for the crash, but in fact, an airplane is made up of many different parts and the manufacturer of the airframe, the engine, or particular parts of the plane such as the seats or seat belts may be responsible. Ask your aviation lawyer who is liable for your airplane crash and be aware that it may be more than one party – another example of why aviation litigation is so complex.

Even if you weren't on the airplane yourself but have loved ones that died as a result of an airline crash you may be entitled to compensation for loss of that person, the income that they may have made during their or your lifetime and other types of compensation. A personal injury lawyer that is an expert in aviation law is vital to understand the complex issues that exist with both personal injury lawsuits and aviation laws. Emery Ledger is a personal injury lawyer that has a lot of experience in aviation cases and more than a decade of experience working for you.