Aviation Injury Attorneys in Tulsa, Oklahoma 

In Oklahoma and across the United States, flying is often considered the safest means of transportation. Regardless, aircraft accidents and aviation injuries do occur. If you or someone you know were hurt in an aircraft accident caused by another person's negligent actions, you may be entitled to seek fair compensation for your injuries through a claim or lawsuit. 

At the Law Offices of Jeff Martin, we're dedicated to providing skilled representation and detailed legal counsel to victims of aviation accidents and their families. Our practiced Oklahoma personal injury attorneys can investigate all of the surrounding facts of your unique situation, help identify the responsible party, and explore your possible options to recover damages. 

In addition, we will fight vigorously to protect your rights and help pursue fair financial compensation to cover your injuries, damages, or losses. The Law Offices of Jeff Martin proudly represent clients across Tulsa, Oklahoma, and the surrounding areas of Eastern Oklahoma, including McAlester, Bartlesville, and Muskogee. 

Causes of Aviation Injuries 

An aviation injury can be described as a physical, mental, or other form of injury suffered by a person involved in an aircraft accident. Some common causes of aviation injuries or accidents include: 

• Pilot error 

• Faulty design 

• FAA regulation violation 

• Intake problem 

• Fueling problem 

• Fuel mismanagement 

• Landing issues 

• Faulty maintenance or structural issue 

• Air traffic control error 

• Airplane turbulence 

• Poor weather conditions 

• Flight maneuvers 

• Defective equipment or technical error 

• Poor communication 

• Mechanical problems 

• Other negligence 

Unfortunately, when an aircraft accident occurs, victims may suffer catastrophic or severe injuries. Thankfully, you may be able to recover fair financial compensation to cover your injuries, damages, or losses. 

Common Aircraft Injuries 

Just like other kinds of accidents, victims of aircraft accidents may sustain different injuries, including: 

• Traumatic brain injuries 

• Spinal cord injuries 

• Head and neck injuries 

• Back injuries 

• Broken bones and fractures 

• Burns 

• Emotional trauma 

If you or a loved one has been involved in an aviation accident, you should get in touch with a skilled personal injury attorney immediately. Your lawyer can assess the surrounding facts of your personal situation, determine who is responsible for the aircraft accident or aviation injury, and help file your claims. 

Who Can Be Held Liable? 

Furthermore, a number of different parties or entities may be held responsible for an aviation injury depending on the events leading to the incident and other surrounding circumstances. These include: 

• The pilot or operator for violating FAA regulation or as a result of inadequate training. 

• The aircraft owner or leasing company for hiring an inexperienced or unqualified pilot, poor safety inspection, or setting unrealistic targets. 

• The parts manufacturer or aircraft manufacturer for an aviation accident due to mechanical failure or malfunctioning part. 

• The maintenance company for failure to carry out line maintenance, routine inspection, safety checks, adequate maintenance, and checks. 

Your aviation accident lawyer works diligently to investigate, help determine where liability lies, and enlighten you about the legal claims you can make. 

Legal Claims for Injuries  

A seasoned Oklahoma aviation injury attorney can investigate every aspect of your case and help you pursue your deserved financial compensation by filing claims. However, before pursuing a claim, it’s important you can understand your claims options so that you can make the right choice after getting hurt in an aviation accident. 

Negligence 

When involved in an aircraft accident caused by a negligent party, you may be able to file an injury claim for negligence, such as negligent hiring or training for pilots, negligent maintenance by the contractor, or straight negligence. To prove negligence and establish liability, you must show that: 

• The at-fault party owed you a legal duty of care. 

• The at-fault party breached their expected duty of care 

• The defendant's breach or negligence caused the aviation accident, injuries, or damages. 

• You suffered bodily injuries, actual harm, loss, or damages from the incident. 

Vicarious and Strict Liability 

Also, you may be eligible to pursue vicarious liability against the leasing company or aircraft owner if, at the time of the aviation accident, the pilot was doing one (or both) of the following: 

• Following company orders 

• Acting within the scope of their employment 

Additionally, strict liability occurs when the aircraft accident was caused by a malfunctioning part, defective equipment, or faulty design, you may be entitled to hold the manufacturer strictly liable for a product/manufacturing/design defect that caused the accident or injury. 

Federal Tort Claims Act 

The Federal Tort Claims Act makes it so private citizens can file an injury claim against the federal government and its employees for negligent or tort acts committed during federal employment. 

Oklahoma Tort Claims Act 

In Oklahoma, private citizens may be able to sue the State of Oklahoma, its political subdivisions, and employees for wrongful or negligent acts committed within the scope of their employment. 

Filing a Wrongful Death Claim 

If a person dies in an aircraft accident, their surviving loved ones may be eligible to pursue financial compensation through a wrongful death claim. Under Oklahoma law, only the personal representative or executor of the deceased person's estate may bring a wrongful death claim. 

Work With an Experienced Personal Injury Attorney 

An aviation accident can be a difficult and overwhelming experience. Such an unfortunate incident can result in serious injuries, hospitalization, incapacitation, missed time at work, or even death. Therefore, hiring an experienced personal injury attorney is imperative to protect your rights and help pursue fair financial compensation for your injuries. 

At the Law Offices of Jeff Martin, our attorneys have the diligence, expertise, and resources to help you hold those responsible for your aviation injury accountable. Using our in-depth legal understanding, we can guide you through the complex procedures involved in filing claims and recovering damages. Our trusted team will fight compassionately for your best interests and help you seek the financial justice you deserve.