Who Can Help Me if I’m Involved in a Plane Crash

There have already been 250 aviation accidents/incidents in 2025 and approximately 150 fatalities resulted from these accidents.  The uptick in airplane accidents are thought to be the result of increasing air traffic, outdated and inconsistent technology infrastructure, aviation equipment manufacturing quality control , as well as staffing shortfalls in piloting, air-traffic control and maintenance workers.

Negligence — Liability for Damages

Many plane crashes and other aviation accidents are due to pilot error or other human error. An airline that is found to have provided negligent service to passengers may be held liable for the damages incurred in a plane crash, such as loss of life, medical treatment for injuries, and permanent disability. The circumstances of each plane crash are examined by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for a determination of the causation of the crash (whether on the ground or in the air).

Indeed, it’s estimated that about 80% of all plane crashes occur shortly before or during take-off or landing — not in the sky.

Safety Improvements Are Needed

According to the NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board), a number of airplane safety factors should be acted on by the FAA.

The NTSB wants the FAA to:

• Reduce accidents and incidents caused by human fatigue
• Improve crew resource management
• Improve runway safety
• Improve audio and data recorders/require video recorders
• Reduce dangers to aircraft flying in icing conditions
• Hire additional pilots
• Increase staffing at air-traffic control
• Update FAA air traffic control technology
• Provide emergency backup of the technology infrastructure
• Improve manufacturing of parts for airplanes and helicopters.
• Improvement in monitoring weather conditions

If you, or a family member, were involved in an airplane accident in Kentucky and need help, please call Brett H. Oppenheimer.  Brett has tremendous experience in taking on corporate and government entities.  He can help you to navigate the complex legal and investigatory processes involved in plane crash litigation, and help you to seek justice.

There are many personal injury attorneys in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. You are welcome to contact Brett Oppenheimer with your questions. For a complimentary consultation, contact our Louisville plane crash lawyers today.