"For pilots or passengers involved in an accident, working with an aviation accident lawyer means that your solicitor is guaranteed to know as much as you, providing you with sympathetic and understanding advice. "

As a regular pilot or co-pilot, you’ll be used to horror stories about aviation accidents, however minor, and the legal and medical proceedings that can follow. If you’re a new flyer, these stories will hopefully ensure you maintain a safe and sensible approach to regular flying, as well as arming yourself with insurance. While no pilot wants to be involved in an aviation accident, problems with the aircraft, other passengers, or terribly bad weather conditions can all contribute to the likelihood of an accident occurring.

The potential for an accident to occur needs to be taken seriously, and in order to help prevent an accident you should take as many precautions as necessary. As well as checking over your craft thoroughly and ensuring it has regular service checks in order to meet legal requirements, you should always prepare yourself – and your passengers – before any flight. Planning your route thoroughly can avoid unexpected problems, and helps you to ensure that you are fully prepared for the duration of the flight with sufficient fuel – both human and mechanical! Instruct your passengers and if necessary, your co-pilot, on the safety features and emergency procedures if you are to land suddenly or experience an ‘in flight’ problem. Experienced pilots will have no problem bringing a craft down safely; if you are a new pilot, ensure that you know your craft inside and out before embarking on a new journey.

Any pilot worth their salt will, of course, check weather reports to make sure that the flight will go smoothly. But don’t forget about human error. Just like we’re reminded constantly on the motorway, tiredness can kill. Fatigue, emotional turbulence, or being under the influence of any drink or drugs (including simple antibiotics) can affect your flight performance. Take this into account when preparing for a journey so you can be guaranteed a safe flight.

In the event of an accident – and we hope that this event doesn’t occur – proceeding with suitable medical and legal arrangements can be difficult: where do you even start? For pilots or passengers involved in an accident, working with an aviation accident lawyer means that your solicitor is guaranteed to know as much as you, providing you with sympathetic and understanding advice. While general, non-specific lawyers might appear cheaper or easier, pursuing a claim with a specialist aviation accident lawyer is better in the long run, as their knowledge of the industry and your case will help to ensure a better settlement deal for you.
 

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