Helicopter Accident Attorney in Philadelphia

Even though helicopter crashes rarely make the news, this type of aviation accident can occur. The Flight Safety Foundation notes 121 helicopter accidents occurred in the U.S. in 2017. An estimated 20 percent of these accidents resulted in fatalities. Even though this statistic seems low, it’s higher than the combined percentage of fatalities occurring in airplane and car crashes.

The majority of helicopter accidents are related to pilot error, system(s) failure, and safety violations. Bad weather plays a large role, as does poor training, but about 20% of accidents are related to problems outside of the pilot’s control: directional control failures, broken rotors, fires, problems with the tail, etc. A high number of these types of accidents are caused by engine failures.

Morgan & Morgan has over 35 years of experience fighting for our client’s legal rights. If you or a loved one is involved in a helicopter accident, we may be able to help you recover your damages. We can call in experts in aviation, mechanics, and accident reconstruction to help support and build your case. We can also:

• Investigate the airplane for icing and mechanical error
• Investigate pilot backgrounds
• Review air traffic control records
• Listen to black box recordings
• Interview airline maintenance employees
• Check maintenance logs

Contact Morgan & Morgan to learn more.

If you or a loved one is injured in a helicopter accident in Philadelphia, Morgan & Morgan may be able to help. We can fight for your full and fair compensation. We have recovered over $20 billion for our clients. Contact Morgan & Morgan for a free case evaluation with one of our specialists.