New York Aviation Accident Lawyers

BREAKING NEWS - Helicopter Crash in New York's East River

Helicopter Crash Kills 1 in New York
New York, NY - A helicopter crashed into New York's East River this afternoon, killing one passenger. Three other passengers, two of which seriously injured, and the pilot were pulled to safety by rescue crews shortly after the crash.

Any incident involving an airplane, helicopter or other vehicle designed to fly is covered by several complicated federal, international and state laws. While flying is still one of the safest modes of transportation there are many hazards that passengers and pilots alike face each day. Types of aviation accidents can range from a minor injury while onboard a commercial airliner to a plane crash resulting in serious injury or death. If you or a loved one has been involved in an aviation incident please contact the New York aviation lawyers at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro for a free consultation.

Airplane and helicopter crashes, while rare, can be extremely devastating and result in significant property damages and loss of life. Piecing together a crash can take months or even years and requires the skill of experienced investigators who know what to look for. Mechanical failures and pilot errors are often to blame for crashes, even in bad or serious weather. A thorough investigation of a crash can often pinpoint a cause that may have been previously overlooked by other investigations. Only an experienced New York law firm will have the capability of performing a thorough and independent investigation for you.

If you or a loved one has been injured while onboard a plane or other aircraft, whether in the air or not, you are entitled to financial damages if you can show that the injury was some fault of the airline or other party involved. These situations can often necessitate complex investigations as well. Injuries can result in faulty mechanics, bad flying, poor security, unsafe standards and more. Even the simple lap belt of an airplane can cause serious and preventable injuries. Call or contact us for more free information.

The New York aviation lawyers at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro have years of experience handling aviation law throughout New York. We offer free consultations for any potential client. In most every aviation case we handle we work via contingent fee basis only. This fee is a preset amount of a successful settlement, nothing more. These fees are only paid to us at the end of the case and only if we are successful with settling it. We always factor contingent fees into any aviation case.

Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro also have several important experts on our staff who can facilitate your case if necessary. Private investigators with aviation experience can conduct their own independent inquiry into any incident, often finding evidence that was hidden or unseen by insurance companies and their investigators. Medical experts can provide testimony about any injuries our clients have sustained. Aviation experts can often piece together an incident in a meticulous way, often showing that the claims by other parties are false or misguided.

If you or someone you love has been involved in an aviation incident please contact Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro for a free consultation. Our clients have received settlements that have paid for medical bills, loss of property, wrongful death, pain and suffering, therapies, loss of work and many more. Do not let the insurance companies leave you to pay these expenses. Contact us immediately.

Recent Air Disaster News

Plane Crashes Into Hudson River

All survive plane crash in NYC's Hudson River
NEW YORK – A US Airways jetliner crashed into the frigid Hudson River on Thursday afternoon after a flock of birds apparently disabled both its engines, but rescuers pulled the more than 150 passengers and crew members into boats before the plane sank, authorities say.

US Airways Plane Goes Down in NYC’s Hudson; All Safe
Jan. 15 (Bloomberg) -- A US Airways Group Inc. jetliner bound from New York City to Charlotte, North Carolina, went down in the Hudson River today less than three minutes after takeoff. All 148 passengers and five crew members were safe, the Federal Aviation Administration said.

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