Aviation Accidents

Evaluating the matter

Aviation litigation can combine accident reconstruction, aircraft systems, maintenance, operations, federal regulation, product issues, insurance, and international law.

A sound evaluation begins with the facts: what happened, who may be legally responsible, what evidence exists, what insurance or other sources of recovery may be available, and how the event has affected the client. Important evidence should be identified and preserved promptly.

Aviation investigations

Aviation matters often draw on public investigative and regulatory material. The NTSB investigates civil aviation accidents and publishes factual material and safety recommendations. The FAA regulates civil aviation and publishes operational, certification, airworthiness, and safety information.

David S. Wieder's aviation experience includes seventeen years representing Lufthansa in aviation litigation.

Experience and strategy

David S. Wieder personally evaluates significant matters, communicates directly with the client, and helps determine what legal, investigative, medical, technical, or litigation resources are appropriate. When a matter benefits from additional lawyers or a larger litigation team, those resources can be brought to the case while he remains involved in evaluation, strategy, and client communication.

Fees in injury matters

In accepted contingency-fee matters, no attorney's fee is owed unless there is a recovery, subject to the written fee agreement and applicable professional rules.