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We rely on mass transportation – specifically, aviation – to get us from point A to point B every day. Whether for business or pleasure, millions of people take to the skies each day with the assurance that their experience will be safe.

Aviation passengers (and pilots!) have a number of rights afforded to them by the U.S. Department of Transportation. They include the right not to have to sit on the tarmac for extended periods of time (three hours) unless a safety or logistical issue is at stake. Additionally, you have the right to know how often the flight you’re taking has been delayed when flying commercially.

However, when an aviation incident causes injury to yourself or death to a loved one- either because of mechanical failure, operational error or other factors – know that another right you have is to seek legal recourse. Finding a qualified aviation accident attorney is key to securing your rights in these types of situations.

Aviation accident attorneys represent you in the case of almost any death or injury whose root cause was preventable. While litigation can’t bring back a loved one or restore the quality of life that you experienced before an injury, money from a settlement or jury verdict can go toward medical costs or lost wages, which can help ease the worries of family or friends who are already suffering a tragic loss.

When choosing an aviation accident attorney, consider the past settlements and verdicts the firm has been able to secure for its clients. Corporations and businesses often have superior legal help, meaning you have to even the odds with an attorney who will work for you.