Boat or Airplane Accident?

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Dillon & Findley, P.C., is a civil litigation firm that provides representation in medical malpractice and personal injury cases. Our attorneys possess high academic credentials, maintain strong community ties and are committed to the pursuit of excellence in each of our practice areas. Each Anchorage and Juneau injury lawyer at our firm is dedicated to helping our clients recover damages for injuries from catastrophic auto accidents and other vehicle accidents.

Automobiles are not the only cause of accidents that may result in injuries. Other vehicles, such as aircraft and boat, can also result in injury.  Alaska citizens and tourists often travel across the state using many different forms of transportation, and injuries can and do result from the negligence of others.

The number of people injured on or in various types of watercraft across the country increases each year, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.  Primary contributing negligence factors in boat accidents include careless/reckless operation, operator inattention, no proper lookout, and operator inexperience. In fatal boat accidents, alcohol is the leading contributing factor.

Airplane crashes also can result in fatalities. Although automobile crashes are more common, airplane crashes often lead to terrible injuries or death. The National Transportation Safety Board reported in 2004 that airplane crashes have a 37% fatality rate. Common causes of airplane crashes include mechanical failure, defective parts or design flaws, pilot or air traffic controller error, lack of fuel, and weather influences.

All forms of bodily injury suffered as the result of a vehicle accident may be regarded as personal injury. In order to bring a personal injury claim, Alaska law requires proof that the other party’s negligence caused the vehicle accident. It must also be shown that the vehicle accident caused the injury. In most vehicle accidents, it is usually clear who is at fault.

In determining the amount of damages, the parties of the lawsuit are important. The person whose negligence caused the vehicle accident may have a history of accidents, which will increase potential damages. The age of the accident victim is also significant in determining the amount of recovery he or she will receive.

If you have been injured in a vehicle accident and are looking for an attorney to represent you, we will examine the accident and determine whether you may qualify for damages. Contact an experienced Juneau and Anchorage injury attorney at Dillon & Findley, P.C. to discuss your case today.