Aviation and Airplane Accidents

Southern Minnesota Airplane Crash Attorneys

If you or a loved one has been injured in an airplane accident, you may be facing difficult legal challenges. At Plunkett and Associates, Inc., attorneys Warren Plunkett and Peter Plunkett are both pilots. They combine their understanding of aircraft law and personal injury law to provide representation to clients throughout southern Minnesota.

Call 1-800-322-3502 or contact us online to speak to a personal injury lawyer who is also a pilot. We offer a free 30-minute consultation.

Lawyers Who Are Also Pilots

Attorneys Warren Plunkett and Peter Plunkett are both licensed pilots, with Peter working towards his instrument rating. They have a comprehensive understanding of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and its regulations and policies. Both attorneys are also members of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). Additionally, the firm has experience working with the Metropolitan Airport Commission, which operates airports throughout the Twin Cities.

Our firm handles airplane crash and aviation accidents involving small planes and private jets. We handle cases involving serious injuries and wrongful death.

Investigating Airplane Accidents

The most important part of an airplane crash or aviation accident case is the investigation. As pilots themselves, our firm's attorneys know what to look for when determining responsibility and liability in a plane crash:

• Pilot's experience — How much experience did the pilot have? How current was the pilot's flying experience? Was he or she certified as a student pilot, a private pilot, a commercial pilot, or an airline transport pilot?
• Weather conditions — Was the pilot aware of any bad weather conditions? Special training and instrument ratings are needed beyond basic licenses to fly in bad weather. Additional training and certification is needed to become a commercial pilot.
• Condition of airplane — When was the last inspection, and who was it done by? Were there any deferred items or open logbook write-ups that may have affected the aircraft? What was the status the aircraft airworthiness certificate?
• Airport equipment — Was the airport controlled or uncontrolled? Was fire rescue available? Were taxiway and runway markings adequate? Was there adequate lighting and movement areas?
• Other factors — Were there any physiological factors involved: fatigue, medication use, or substance abuse? Were all FAA requirements met?

Contact Austin, Minnesota Airplane Accident Lawyers

If you or a member of your family has been seriously injured in an aviation or airplane crash, please contact Plunkett and Associates in Austin, Minnesota. We can be reached toll free by calling 1-800-322-3502 or by filling out our intake form.