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Why the Titan Accident May Be Litigated In Washington State
The deaths will likely be governed by maritime law and the Death on the High Seas Act (46 U.S.C. §§ 30301-30308). It provides for an action in admiralty for the exclusive benefit of the “decedent’s spouse, parent, child, or dependent relative.” The act allows claims for the “pecuniary loss” suffered by each of these beneficiaries.
Aviation Law Group (ALG) expands practice to Florida
With Chris’s newest achievement, ALG attorneys are now licensed to practice in California, Washington, Alaska, Hawaii, and Florida.
The Tragic Twin Otter Aircraft Accident Off The California Coast: Something Terrible Went Wrong
They Had Enough Fuel, But Could Not Get It To The Engines
HA35 Flight Crew Told Passengers It Was OK To Get Out Of Seats Right Before Turbulence
Many of the passengers report that right before the turbulence hit, the airline crew announced that they were approaching Honolulu and that it was OK to use the bathroom and get up to put away items in the overhead baggage storage.
ALG Attorney Hedrick Gives Talk At Paris International Aviation Law Conference
Robert was part of an international panel of aviation attorneys speaking on settlement and mediation issues in aircraft accident cases.
Three killed in Learjet accident off the California coast
Phoenix Air Group stated that the ill-fated Learjet was part of a two-plane operation involved in a Navy training exercise operating within a military-restricted area.
Provo Airport Phenom 300 fatal accident: What caused the loss of control?
Winter flying requires an extra margin of safety to account for falling snow and slippery conditions.
HA 35 Preliminary Report Raises More Questions About Flight Crew Information And Response
The NTSB issued its preliminary report on the HA 35 flight turbulence accident that occurred on December 18, 2022. The Hawaiian Airlines flight was approaching Hawaii after leaving Phoenix, when it hit severe turbulence, injuring at least 25 persons (passengers and...
Hawaiian Airlines Flight 35: Severe Turbulence Must Be Avoided At All Costs
While airlines are not absolutely liable for every turbulence caused injury, they are liable if they knew or should have known of potentially dangerous turbulence, and failed to take reasonable safety precautions to protect passengers. As airlines are certified air carriers for public transport, they are held not just to regular negligence standards, but as common carriers, they must exercise the highest degree of care consistent with aviation industry standards.