Helicopters are fast and maneuverable, making them useful aircraft for emergency medical transportation, military and law enforcement endeavors, and more mundane activities like offshore transportation and sightseeing. Unfortunately helicopters can also be extremely dangerous. For example, a recent study found that emergency medical helicopter pilots have the most dangerous job in the nation.

 

During the past 10 years, 180 people have been seriously injured or killed as a result of medical flight crashes, with 29 fatalities recorded in 2008 alone. While devastating helicopter accidents can occur for a variety of reasons, such as pilot error or bad weather, many crashes are due to aircraft design, manufacturing or installation defects.

 

If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of a helicopter accident, it is crucial to consult with an experienced product liability lawyer as soon as possible. Our skilled trial lawyers can help you secure all of the compensation to which you may be entitled. This may include compensation for pain and suffering, financial loss, emotional distress and past, current and future medical expenses. In some cases, you may also be entitled to punitive damages for another party’s wrongdoing. Our dedicated attorneys can help you deal with your insurance company, as well as the insurer of the other party or parties. The insurance companies have lawyers working hard to minimize their payouts; you need a lawyer who will work just as hard for you.

 

At Feldman Shepherd, we are committed to helping our clients throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey obtain the best possible recovery as expeditiously as possible. We are here to serve you with hard work, attention to detail and a caring approach tailored to your individual needs. If we may be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact us today.