General aviation has a long and dangerous history. While accidents involving commercial jets are rare, crashes involving small, privately owned planes occur with regularity. Experts estimate that 95 percent of these accidents are caused in whole or in part by pilot error.
At The Martinez-Odom Law Group, our lawyers are experienced in helping people who have suffered devastating injuries or lost loved ones in airplane accidents. We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case and your options. From our offices in Brandon, Tampa and Lakeland, our lawyers represent airplane accident victims throughout Florida and the United States.
While commercial and air transport pilots have thousands of hours of flying experience and fly regularly to hone their skills, private and recreational pilots may fly infrequently. As a result, pilots of small, general aviation aircraft may lose the skills they need to fly and land airplanes safely. The following are examples of the causes of general aviation accidents:
- Flying in dangerous weather conditions
- Takeoff and climb errors
- Flying in dangerous weather conditions
- Maneuvering accidents
- Descent or approach accidents
- Landing accidents (such as approaching a runway with too much speed or failure to put down landing wheels)
- Running out of fuel
- Engine failure
Our lawyers will dedicate the time and money necessary to investigate the accident and find out what happened. Once we have identified the cause of the accident, we will hold the negligent party accountable, whether the crash was caused by pilot error, equipment failure or a combination of factors. Partner Gene Odom is a commercial pilot and freight engineer in addition to being a nationally board-certified civil trial attorney.
Contact a Tampa Bay Aviation Accident Attorney at The Martinez-Odom Law Group
To discuss your case with a Florida airplane accident lawyer, call 813-438-2281 or send us an e-mail using the form on our contact page. Se habla español.
