Airbus is a leading manufacturer of airplanes and helicopters for the military, as well as businesses and private individuals. The Airbus 135 is one of their best-sellers, and more than 1,400 of them are currently being used in over 60 countries. Airbus prides itself on the reliability of their aircrafts, but it’s hard to ignore the many crash incidents around the world involving Airbus 135 helicopters. Furthermore, Airbus is known for dismissing customer complaints and even FAA recommendation regarding flaws and defects on their helicopters. This kind of response cannot be tolerated when victims are killed or sustain serious injuries from a helicopter crash involving an Airbus 135. As a helicopter accident victim or the loved one of someone who died in a helicopter crash, you have the right to seek compensation for your losses. Contact the lawyers of Normandie Law Firm to learn about your legal options.
Airbus 135 Crash Report
Airbus is one of the world’s largest aircraft providers, and many people take it for granted that their helicopters are safe. But even the slightest flaw can cause a helicopter to crash. Unfortunately, Airbus has a tendency to brush off safety concerns, knowing they would have to eat the costs of taking back helicopters and making the necessary repairs.
However, it’s hard to ignore the number of Airbus 135 crashes and other helicopter-related accidents around the world. On January 11, 2022, for example, an Airbus 135 carrying an infant crashed into a street in West Philadelphia. Assisting police officers said it was a “miracle” that all four passengers survived, including the baby, who was immediately driven to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
It was also a miracle that no bystanders were hurt, since the crash occurred on a busy street. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the incident to see what caused the accident. If mechanical defects, bad parts, or any other safety issues are traced back to Airbus, the company is liable for the passengers’ injuries.
If you were injured in a helicopter crash, speak to one of our helicopter accident lawsuit attorneys right away. We will go after the manufacturer and bring you the compensation you deserve.
Helicopter Crash Injuries
In our practice, we have seen a wide range of serious, life-altering injuries that are associated with helicopter crashes. Here are some of the injuries we’ve recovered compensation for:
- Burns on the face and body
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Broken bones
- Traumatic brain injury
- Ruptured or punctured internal organs
- Paralysis or loss of function
- Coma
- Severed body parts
- Paralysis
Victims can only die on impact from a helicopter crash or pass away from their injuries after the crash. Aside from those inside the helicopters, people on the street or inside homes and buildings may be hurt or killed as well. If the fuel tank on the helicopter explodes, it can lead to a massive fire that destroys private property and public lands.
With so much at stake, Airbus and other helicopter manufacturer must adhere to the highest levels of safety and maintenance prior to selling their aircrafts. They must also fix any problems reported by the owners, no matter how small they are.
Our attorneys have many years of experience going after negligent helicopter manufacturers. Call us and find out how you can file a claim for compensation.
Airbus’s Liability
In a personal injury lawsuit, the party that is being sued is the one that’s responsible for the plaintiff’s injuries. With a helicopter crash, there are various entities that may be liable, including the manufacturer. To sue Airbus for your injuries, you must prove that Airbus knew about the problem that caused your accident, or should have known about them. For example, Airbus was told about mechanical issues in their recently sold helicopters but did nothing about it. If there is a helicopter crash and those issues are directly linked to passenger deaths and injuries, Airbus would be liable in a lawsuit for damages.
Airbus may also be liable if they should have been aware of flaws and defects. Let’s say Airbus sold someone a helicopter that was not properly checked. In that case, they could be liable for any resulting injuries since they would have known about those problems if they performed a thorough inspection.
While these are hypothetical situations, Airbus is currently embroiled in a real-life legal battle involving their luxury planes. Earlier this year, Qatar Airways complained of peeling and chipping paint on two of their Airbus 350 planes. The paint exposed the insulation covering the plane’s anti-lightning strike system, which can put hundreds of lives at risk during inclement weather. Instead of taking this issue seriously, Airbus backed out of their contract with Qatar Airways and is currently fighting them in a $6 billion lawsuit.
Companies like Airbus are extremely stubborn about admitting liability or turning over records that can help prove liability. Our lawyers have extensive experience going after such companies and uncovering the truth.
Compensation from an Airbus 135 Helicopter Crash Lawsuit
Compensation from a helicopter crash lawsuit is meant to cover a wide variety of losses for you and your loved ones. We can help you recover:
- Medical bills for surgeries, hospitalization, physical therapy, etc.
- Pain and suffering, i.e., emotional trauma, depression, PTSD.
- Lost wages from job loss or disability.
- Punitive damages.
If the actions by Airbus that caused your injuries are especially harmful, you may be awarded punitive damages on top of your regular settlement. To ask for these damages, you will need to prove “gross negligence” by the manufacturer, which normally requires help from a personal injury lawyer. For more information on punitive damages and other types of compensation for helicopter crash injuries, speak with the Los Angeles attorneys of Normandie Law Firm.
Wrongful Death Compensation for Families and Loved Ones
Wrongful death claims are a special category of lawsuits filed by the family members or loved ones of helicopter crash victims. The people left behind by the deceased person struggle with numerous physical, financial, and emotional losses, and should be compensated accordingly.
If you lost your spouse, child, parent, or sibling in an Airbus 135 helicopter accident, you may be compensated for:
- Funeral expenses
- Medical bills associated with the deceased person’s injuries
- Emotional trauma (pain and suffering)
- Loss of income and/or inheritance
Spouses or domestic partners of helicopter crash victims may also qualify for “loss of consortium.” When a person loses consortium, they are losing the love, companionship, and comfort that is associated with their significant other. These losses can be emotional, but they can also refer to physical bonds, like sexual relations and the ability to have children. It’s hard to put a specific value on loss of consortium since it’s based on your relationship with the deceased person. Our attorneys can discuss loss of consortium with you in more detail and give you an idea of what you can request.
A brother or sister can also file for wrongful death compensation, but only if the victim has no surviving children and both parents are deceased. This rule doesn’t apply if you’re the executor of the deceased person’s estate. However, you are suing on behalf of the estate so the recovered compensation must be distributed according to the instructions in the will. If there is no will, you will need to refer to California’s intestate success laws.
Normandie Law Firm has attorneys who can guide you through this process and make sure you are fully compensated in a helicopter crash wrongful death lawsuit.
Wrongful Death Compensation for Divorced Parents
Just like married parents, divorced or unmarried parents can sue for compensation if they lose their child to an Airbus 135 helicopter crash. However, there can only be one cause of action for wrongful death, so both of you would need to file together. This may not be what you want to hear if you’re on bad terms with your ex. However, the law entitles both parents to sue for damages, so you have to give the other parent a chance to join your lawsuit. If you don’t, they reserve the right to sue you for the compensation they lost out on.
This is an incredibly difficult time in your life, and you should not have to deal with the stress of speaking to your former partner. One of our lawyers will be happy to contact your ex and handle all communications pertaining to the lawsuit. We are with you on this journey from start to finish and will do everything we can to help you recover from your loss.
Statute of Limitations
In California, the statute of limitations to file a claim for helicopter-related injuries is two years from the date of your accident. If you’re filing a wrongful death claim, you have two years from the date of your loved one’s death. This may sound like a lot of time, but it’s really not when you think about everything you have to deal with after an accident. Additionally, it’s best to start the legal process right away so that you can receive the needed funds as soon as possible.
There are, of course, situations where a victim cannot act right away. Perhaps they were in a coma, or were physically/ mentally incapacitated in some other way. They may have been a child at the time of the crash or had to leave the state of country during the 2-year period. In such cases, the court may grant an extension to reflect the amount of time that the injured party was unable to file.
If you’re unsure as to whether an extension applies to you, contact us and speak with one of our knowledgeable helicopter accident attorneys. Regardless of your situation, you must seek legal representation as soon as you can. Acting sooner than later is the best way to ensure victory and obtain the full value of your compensation award.
Why Choose Normandie
Normandie Law Firm is dedicated to providing the highest level of legal representation for victims of personal injury and wrongful death. Our lawyers have the knowledge, experience, and dedication to fight for your rights and recover the monetary award that you’re entitled to.
For many years, we have operated on the principle that no victim should have to pay for justice. With our Zero fee guarantee, you will never pay out of pocket for any of our services. That’s because all our fees are paid by the responsible party once we win your case. If we lose you case, you pay us nothing since we only get paid if you get paid.
As you can see, there is no risk to you at any point. Please give us a call and schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys.
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