Aviation Accident Attorneys in Boston, Massachusetts, Colorado Springs, Colorado and Miami, Florida for General Aviation Accidents

The law firm of OConnell & Associates has a proven track record and has successfully represented FBO's, owners, pilots and families in litigation involving general aviation aircraft accidents.

Light airplane, helicopter, small jets and ultralight aircraft account for the vast majority of general aviation accidents. The successful litigation of an aviation accident case requires an answer to how and why the crash occurred. The proper investigation of these claims require familiarity with and careful analysis of Federal Aviation Regulations, flight theory, NTSB reports, product liability law and aircraft operation. The proper preparation and trial of these types of cases differs substantially from large airline accident disasters. These types of plane crashes require a hands on investigative approach. Interviews with pilots, fixed based operators, instructors and on-the-ground witnesses often makes a difference in the establishment of liability for these accidents. A careful search and evaluation of aircraft maintenance records, weather reports, witness statments, technical aircraft component part reports, component analysis, FAA records, NTSB records, the mode and manner of the crash, aircraft crash debris and wreckage patterns, expert analysis, air traffic control records, airman qualifications, and a variety of other considerations is must. This is where hands-on experience and technical training can make a huge difference case preparation. Better preparation leads to better results.

John is a Commercial Pilot with Land and Sea ratings who has been trying commercial and general aviation crash litigation cases for the past 30 years. His background in science and analytical skills is evidenced by his license to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Just who is handling your case should be a matter of great concern to you in your selection of an attorney or law firm. The large law firms based in New York specialize in bulk handling of airline crashes. IJohn specializes in general aviation accidents where personal involvement in case preparation is necessary. Too often, a case brought into a large firm is given to a new, inexperienced associate who works on a small aviation case to get experience. You see the experienced partner at the beginning of the case when you are getting signed up as a client and then s/he dissapears to be replaced by inexperienced attorneys and paralegals. Unlike a large law firm, John gets involved in all aspects of your case and is available to answer your questions on a daily basis. No unreturned phone calls. No handing your case off to a new associate. You will get the personal service you deserve and the case requires.

Our Massachusetts offices are located at 470 Atlantic Avenue, 4th Floor, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 and also at 841 Washington Street, Holliston, Massachusetts 01746. Our Florida office is located at 1221 Brickell Avenue, Miami, FL 33131. Our Colorado Office is located at 7035 Campus Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80920. You can contact John directly at 617) 996-2500 anytime. Or you can send an email to him at oconnell@oapc.com

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