Hurt in an Aviation Accident? Maine Attorneys Ready to Help.
Serious Injuries Demand a Serious Aviation Accident Lawyer
Small charter planes reach island communities, seaplanes land on remote lakes, medevac helicopters get patients to care no ambulance could reach in time, and private aircraft fly into rural airstrips across the state. When something goes wrong, whether it’s mechanical failure, pilot error, sudden weather, or unsafe landing conditions, the results are often catastrophic.
If you or someone you love was hurt in an aviation accident, you’re dealing with injuries far more severe than a typical accident, and a recovery process that’s just as complicated. A Maine aviation accident lawyer can help you sort out what happened and who’s responsible.
You don’t have to untangle this on your own. Contact Jabar LaLiberty, LLC today for a free consultation. Our firm has recovered over $100 million for injured Mainers and their families, and we know how to investigate an aviation accident, identify every responsible party, and pursue full compensation on your behalf.
Why Aviation Accidents Happen in Maine
Mechanical failure is one of the most common causes, whether it’s an aging aircraft, a poorly maintained engine, or a part that failed when it shouldn’t have. Pilot error plays a role in many crashes too, including flying in conditions beyond a pilot’s training or ignoring warning signs before takeoff.
Maine’s weather adds another layer of risk that pilots elsewhere don’t face as often. Sudden fog, ice, and fast-moving storms can turn a routine flight dangerous within minutes, especially over the state’s remote and mountainous terrain. Seaplanes carry their own hazards on top of that, including submerged obstacles, changing water conditions, and the added complexity of water landings.
This risk shows up most often in specific parts of the state. Island communities like Vinalhaven, North Haven, and Monhegan depend on small charter flights, seaplanes regularly operate on Moosehead Lake, the Rangeley Lakes, and Sebago Lake, and the mountainous terrain around the Western Maine mountains and Baxter State Park adds risk for pilots navigating rural airstrips near Bangor International Airport and the Portland International Jetport.
Whatever the cause, the outcome for passengers is the same. A momentary failure, whether mechanical or human, can lead to injuries that change your life in an instant.
Who Can Be Held Responsible
Aviation accidents rarely come down to a single person or company. Pilots, charter companies, aircraft owners, maintenance providers, and aircraft manufacturers can all potentially share responsibility depending on what caused the crash.
A maintenance company that skipped an inspection, a charter operator that put an aircraft in the air despite a known issue, or a manufacturer that shipped a defective part can all be just as responsible as the pilot at the controls. Figuring out which of these parties contributed to your accident takes a thorough investigation into records most victims never see on their own.
That’s exactly the kind of work an aviation accident lawyer is equipped to do, and it’s often the difference between a partial recovery and the full compensation you deserve.
Common Types of Maine Aviation Accidents
Aviation accidents in Maine take different forms depending on the aircraft and the circumstances. Understanding where your accident fits can help you recognize what caused it and who may be responsible.
- General Aviation Crashes: Private and small charter aircraft accidents caused by mechanical failure, pilot error, or weather.
- Seaplane and Floatplane Accidents: Water landing accidents involving submerged obstacles, equipment failure, or unsafe conditions on Maine’s lakes and rivers.
- Helicopter Accidents: Crashes involving tour operators, medevac flights, or private helicopter transport.
- Runway and Ground Accidents: Injuries occurring during takeoff, landing, taxiing, or while boarding or deboarding an aircraft.
No matter which category your accident falls into, the investigation needed to identify what went wrong and who’s responsible is complex enough that it shouldn’t be handled without a lawyer involved from the start.
Common Injuries and Damages You Can Claim
Aviation accidents tend to cause more severe injuries than most other types of accidents, given the forces involved. Maine law entitles you to compensation for what you’ve lost because of those injuries, and knowing what you can claim helps you understand what your case may be worth.
- Spinal Cord and Head Injuries: Often resulting in long-term disability or permanent impairment.
- Fractures and Impact Injuries: From crash forces or hard landings.
- Burns: From post-crash fires or exposure to fuel and engine components.
- Wrongful Death: Compensation for families who’ve lost a loved one in an aviation accident.
- Medical Expenses: Past and future treatment, surgery, and rehabilitation costs.
- Lost Wages: Income missed during recovery, plus any reduced future earning capacity.
- Pain and Suffering: Compensation for the physical pain and disruption to your life the accident caused.
An aviation accident lawyer can make sure every category of loss you’ve experienced gets accounted for, not just the most obvious medical bills.
Get Help From a Maine Aviation Accident Lawyer
Aviation accident cases are some of the most complex cases a family will ever face, involving multiple potentially responsible parties, technical investigations, and injuries that often require a lifetime of care. Our firm, Jabar LaLiberty, LLC, has spent decades investigating serious accident cases for Mainers, pulling the records and evidence needed to identify every party responsible for what happened to you.
We handle the investigation, the paperwork, and the negotiations so you and your family can focus on healing. You’ll work directly with an attorney throughout your case, not just a case manager, and we’ll keep you updated every step of the way.
There are no upfront costs and no legal fees of any kind unless we recover compensation for you. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation and find out what your case may be worth.