Atlanta Airline Accident Lawyer

Atlanta Airline Accident Attorney

Thousands of people travel by air and train every day, and there is always a risk that something could go wrong. When these things happen, those affected are often left wondering what they can do to recover or how they can seek accountability and compensation if they have lost a loved one. If you are reeling in the aftermath of an aviation or rail accident, it is important to speak with an experienced Atlanta airline accident lawyer as quickly as possible to discuss your legal options.

Representing Airline & Railway Accidents Victims In Atlanta

Atlanta is a major transportation hub. Tens of millions of airline passengers pass through Atlanta each year. And with thousands of miles of railroad track laid across Georgia, Atlanta sees more freight and rail passengers than many other parts of the country. At Fellows LaBriola LLP, we understand the complexities of transportation-related incidents and are here to help.

While the economic benefits of such a bustling system are obvious, there are also serious costs to safety and lives. If you’ve suffered catastrophic injuries or lost someone you love in a commercial or private airplane accident or rail accident, you may find yourself facing powerful and well-funded opponents. You don’t have to take on this challenge alone. Instead, contact me, Attorney Stephen LaBriola. I have more than three decades of experience, and I can help you seek the compensation you need and deserve.

Your Advocate In Plane Crash And Aviation Accident Claims

In terms of crashes, commercial air travel is much safer than most forms of ground transportation. But crashes still do occur – especially in smaller crafts at regional airports. Investigations into these crashes can take months or even years, and victims and their families often feel outmatched by the legal teams representing airlines, aircraft manufacturers and insurers.

I am here to help you even the odds in plane crash litigation. I have considerable experience investigating and litigating claims, and I will fight to ensure that you are seen, heard, and compensated by those responsible for your injuries and losses.

Crashes aren’t the only important metric when it comes to air safety. Each year, an untold number of airline passengers suffer serious injuries related to:

• Accidents that occur during and as a result of turbulence
• Accident on the tarmac while the plane is taxiing, taking off and landing
• Assaults by other passengers due to negligent security on the flight
• Accidents inside and around the airport

If you’ve been hurt or lost a loved one, please contact me to discuss your options in a free consultation. During this initial consultation, you can ask specific questions about your case and learn what it will be like working with a seasoned Atlanta airline accident lawyer. I can carefully explain your legal options and provide an initial impression of the merits of your case.

Litigation for Injured Railroad Workers and Passengers Case

Railroad work has long been one of the most dangerous types of work in the nation. Railroad workers can and do suffer catastrophic and career-ending injuries, some of which result in death. Although Georgia workers’ compensation laws generally prohibit injured workers from suing their employers, railroad employees are not governed by the traditional workers’ compensation system.

Instead, they can seek compensation under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA), which allows them to sue their employers directly. Although rail workers (and the families of deceased workers) must prove that the railroad failed to provide a safe workplace, payouts for successful claims are often significantly higher than they would be under the workers’ compensation system. As an experienced personal injury and wrongful death lawyer, I will work tirelessly to help you prove employer liability and seek maximum compensation on your behalf.

Similarly, if you were injured as a rail passenger or in a collision with a train, I will carefully and thoroughly investigate your case to determine how it happened and who was to blame. I will then help you pursue all available options for compensation.

Building A Case Against A Common Carrier

If you were injured in a passenger railway accident or on a commercial airline, these common carriers are private businesses that offer transportation to the public as a paid service. These businesses are held to the highest possible standards when it comes to ensuring passenger safety, and there are special rules that apply to accidents involving common carriers. It is possible for a business to bear liability for the actions of their employee who caused an accident.

Success with any vehicle accident case in Atlanta will require firmly establishing fault for the accident, accurate identification of the party or parties responsible for causing it, and careful assessment of the damages the defendant caused. Most common carriers have more expansive insurance coverage than the average individual driver, but this does not mean that you can expect the company’s insurance to fully cover your damages.

If insurance does not provide full compensation for your losses, a civil suit can yield a more expansive recovery, and most common carriers aim to settle these claims as quickly and as quietly as possible. However, they will naturally try to minimize the amount they need to pay to an injured claimant, so you need an Atlanta airline accident lawyer on your side to negotiate a fair settlement or take your case to trial if necessary.

Damages In A Catastrophic Injury Case

A personal injury is catastrophic when the victim suffers long-term or permanent harm because of the defendant’s actions. The objective of a personal injury claim is for the victim to hold a defendant accountable for the harm they caused and to secure compensation for their damages. When it comes to airline and railway accidents, the risk of these incidents resulting in catastrophic injuries is very high.

Commonly reported catastrophic injuries in Atlanta include traumatic brain injuries, severe burns, amputations, and spinal cord injuries, to name just a few possibilities. It is also possible for an airline or railway accident to result in fatal harm, which may precipitate a wrongful death suit from the surviving family of the victim. In any type of personal injury case, the injured plaintiff has the right to seek compensation for the losses the defendant inflicted.

Your claimable damages may include medical expenses, including the cost of future medical care you are likely to require to reach maximum medical improvement from your injury. If you have been left unable to work and earn income, you can claim compensation for lost wages as well as your lost future earning capacity. An Atlanta airline accident lawyer can help you accurately determine the amount of future income you are no longer able to earn and add this to your claim in Georgia Court.

The state’s personal injury laws also enable injured plaintiffs to seek pain and suffering compensation. There is no specific formula that a plaintiff must use to calculate these damages, so generally, the more serious the injury, the more the plaintiff is likely to obtain in pain and suffering compensation. If you suffered any type of catastrophic injury resulting in permanent harm, your lawyer can help you maximize this aspect of your final settlement or verdict.

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Discover How I Can Assist You with Airline Accident Cases– Contact Me Today

From my office in Atlanta, I serve personal injury and wrongful death clients throughout Georgia. If you’d like to learn more about your legal options in a free, no obligation consultation, call me today at 470-801-1362 or simply reach out online.