What Causes Sightseeing Plane Crashes?

Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT): A common cause, this is when a pilot flies a fully functioning sightseeing plane into mountains or water. Pilots or crews sometimes make critical errors that lead to crashes.

High-Risk Areas: Alaska experiences a high rate of sightseeing plane accidents. Many occurring near Ketchikan and Misty Fjords National Monument. Authorities and investigators regularly report crashes in these areas due to challenging terrain and weather conditions.

Safety Deficiencies: Reports indicate that regulators do not oversee some sightseeing aircraft as strictly as major commercial airlines. As a result, these operators experience higher accident rates.

Alaska Small Aircraft Accidents

Many sightseeing plane accidents occur in Southeast Alaska. Anyone filing a claim for this type of accident must understand the strict requirements that apply. Cruise lines often impose very short deadlines on injury or death claims arising from shore excursions. They may also require passengers to follow specific contractual procedures when asserting these claims.

Johnson Law has extensive experience handling wrongful death and serious injury claims involving aviation, boating, and other accidents. The firm regularly represents clients in complex injury cases, including cruise ship injuries and sightseeing plane accidents. If you would like to learn more about your rights, please call. We represent injury and death victim claims arising during shore excursions for passengers of various cruise ship lines.

Hiring an our firm after an Alaska sightseeing plane accident means constant attention and communication. Johnson Law truly cares for you and for the outcome of your small aircraft accident case. Our team works tirelessly, studying every detail of the accident, the client, and the laws that apply. Johnson Law has been helping Alaskans for 30 years. It’s who we are. Call Johnson Law at  (907)277-3090 or use our Contact Form to discuss your Alaska sightseeing plane accident injury case. We are here to serve you.

And while we hope you never need us… We’re here if you do. ~ Doug Johnson

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Compared to automobile accidents, aviation accidents pose a heightened risk of serious injury or death when they occur. Aviation accidents occur for a variety of reasons. Common causes range from pilot error, to airline negligence, equipment malfunction, and/or unexpected weather conditions.

Common Causes

Many aviation accidents occur due to the following:

• Pilot Negligence
• Dispatch Errors
• Bad Weather
• Poor Runway Maintenance

Also among the primary factors in Alaska airplane accidents, are weather conditions and complex terrain. Unfortunately, these factors cause small airplane crashes to occur at a higher frequency in the state of Alaska. Additionally, pilot error and inadequate training for an emergency situation lead to aviation accident injuries and fatalities. Aircraft accidents often occur in poorly maintained aircraft. These common causes, if any, can help determine who is responsible for the accident. In these cases, the airline company, the plane manufacturer, or service and maintenance company may be liable for injuries sustained in an Alaska airplane accident.

After An Aviation Accident

Immediately after an aviation accident occurs: the cause of the accident must be determined. Most importantly, investigators thoroughly inspect technical engineering, mechanical inspections, and precise measurements. For this reason, investigators collect a great deal of forensic evidence and examine it to pinpoint the true cause of an aviation accident. 

Hiring An Alaska Personal Injury Attorney

When you or someone you know has been in an aviation accident, you need an experienced Alaska  airplane accident injury lawyer. Your attorney must be be familiar with aviation procedures and safety regulations to effectively evaluate and pursue claims against responsible parties. A good personal injury attorney will help you get the compensation that you deserve. The FAA has regulations that airline pilots must follow when flying their planes in Alaska. Consequently, your aviation accident attorney must be familiar with Alaska aviation regulations to assess whether these rules were followed. If you or someone you know has been in an aircraft accident in Alaska, contact an injury lawyer to discuss your claim.

 Johnson Law has been helping Alaskans for nearly 30 years. It’s who we are. Call Johnson Law at  (907)277-3090 or use our Contact Form to discuss your Alaska airplane accident injury case. We are here to serve you.

And while we hope you never need us… We’re here if you do. ~ Doug Johnson

Sources: Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA): Alaska; and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA): Alaska Region

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Dedicated to Recovering Fair Compensation for You

I’m Doug Johnson. I have been fighting for severe injury and wrongful death victims’ rights in Alaska since 1995. Johnson Law, P.C. have nearly 30 years of experience fighting insurance companies and large corporations to recover compensation for injured Alaskans and the families of Alaskans killed in accidents caused by another person’s mistake. Our firm has earned its reputation in the legal community as a committed and powerful legal team.

Johnson Law, P.C. knows Alaskan law and how to build strong cases for clients. We focus on the details of every severe injury and wrongful death case, leaving no stone unturned or matter unaddressed. Johnson Law, P.C. knows what you need to win your case, giving 110%, and employing the necessary resources for achieving successful recoveries in injury and death cases. We are a team of lawyers, paralegals and support staff who put our experience to work seeking justice for clients like you every day.

We work, litigate, and travel all over Alaska for our clients. No matter how far out you may live in Alaska, we will help you fight for fair compensation. Johnson Law, P.C. will go the distance to see you are treated fairly. We also know Alaska.

Severe Injury and Wrongful Death Claims

When you or someone you love is injured or killed because of another person’s negligence, you have the right to seek compensation for what you have lost. The process of personal injury or wrongful death claims can be complicated and overwhelming. Especially if you are unfamiliar with how insurance works and Alaska’s laws. Keeping track of the details involved in a personal injury or wrongful death claim is the last thing you have time for when you should be focused on recovering from injuries or healing after the loss of a loved one.

Hiring an experienced Alaskan personal injury attorney is the best decision in helping ensure you are treated fairly for your damages. At Johnson Law, P.C., we have the experience and resources to help you move forward successfully in making a demand, filing a lawsuit, negotiating settlements, or going to trial. We focus on showing all of your damages and losses after an accident. Our dedication to your success and obtaining just compensation for your injuries and losses will give you peace of mind while you focus on healing and taking care of your family.

Car Accidents

Almost all car crashes happen because a driver failed to act reasonably for road and vehicle conditions. Alaska law requires that every driver use reasonable care to avoid hitting other vehicles or people. Every driver is responsible for driving safely. If you or someone you love has been injured or killed because another driver did not drive safely, you are entitled to be compensated for all your expenses and losses. It is very important to hire an attorney as soon as possible who is experienced in handling car accident cases.

Motorcycle Accidents

Part of a driver’s responsibility includes keeping a sharp lookout for other vehicles, including motorcycles. Motorcyclists are especially vulnerable to serious injuries and death in a crash caused by another driver’s failure to drive safely. When a collision occurs between a car and a motorcycle, the insurance company will often try to blame the motorcycle driver for the accident. It is very important to hire an attorney as soon as possible who is experienced in handling motorcycle accident cases.

Trucking Accidents

Crashes involving large commercial trucks often cause catastrophic injuries and deaths. These collisions may be caused by the truck driver’s unsafe driving. They may be caused by the trucking company’s, truck owner’s, or dispatcher’s unsafe actions and decisions. Faulty equipment might cause a crash. A trucking accident might result from a combination of some or all these things. Sometimes, trucking companies may be held responsible for injuries and deaths caused by their failure to hire a safe driver, to professionally train, or to enforce strong policies and procedures to protect others on the Alaskan roads. Trucking companies are sometimes responsible for the employee’s actions. Insurance companies for large commercial vehicles defend claims against trucking companies very aggressively. It is very important to hire an attorney as soon as possible who is experienced in handling truck accident cases.

Maritime Injuries

Commercial fishing is a dangerous job. Special laws protect injured maritime workers and seamen. When a commercial fisherman is injured, their employer and the vessel interests are required to pay for medical treatment, room and board during treatment, and the wages the injured worker or seaman would have earned without the maritime injury. If the injuries are caused by someone else’s mistake, anything faulty on the boat, or other equipment, the seaman is entitled to make a claim for pain and suffering, as well as other lost income, including future lost income. It is very important to hire an attorney as soon as possible who is experienced in handling maritime injury cases.

Cruise Ship Injuries

Injured cruise ship passengers are entitled to compensation if they are injured due to unreasonable actions or mistakes made by the cruise company, its employees, or representatives. These claims also arise if the injuries are caused by faulty equipment or facilities. Cruise ship injuries claims are subject to different laws than those laws governing claims for injuries on land. Cruise ship passengers must be aware that there are VERY STRICT, SHORT DEADLINES FOR GIVING NOTICE OF CLAIMS AND FOR FILING SUIT against a cruise line or a cruise line contractor.

These short deadlines may apply to claims against tours, activities, transportation and concessions on land, when the activities were booked or scheduled through the cruise lines or connected with the cruise line. If you or a loved one has been injured on a cruise or any excursion or activity relating to a cruise, you need to contact an attorney experienced in such claims right away. It is very important to hire an attorney as soon as possible who is experienced in handling cruise ship injury cases.

Boating Accidents

Alaska is famous for its beautiful oceans and lakes. During the summer, Alaskans and visitors to Alaska are on the water. For many Alaskans and tourists, boating is the main form of transportation. Whether transportation or recreation, accidents involving boats happen just the same as car accidents. When someone injures or kills someone because of unsafe operation of a boat or other watercraft, this person needs to be held responsible for the harm they cause. It is very important to hire an attorney as soon as possible who is experienced in handling boating accident cases.

Plane Crashes

Alaska is a rural state with many towns and communities that are best accessed by small planes. The state also depends on aviation for commerce and tourism. Injury and death claims arising from plane crashes require a law firm with aviation accident experience and resources needed for proper investigation, analysis, and pursuit of the claim. Johnson Law, P.C. offers what clients need to successfully pursue injury and wrongful death claims a private or commercial plane accident. Claims should be asserted as soon as possible following a plane crash. It is very important to hire an attorney as soon as possible who is experienced in handling aviation accident cases.

Dog Bites

Nationwide, over 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs every year. Unfortunately, children seem to be the most common victims. Dog attacks can cause terrible physical and emotional injuries. A dog’s owner is responsible for keeping their dog under control and protecting others from being injured by an aggressive dog. When an owner does not protect others from their dog, the owner is liable for all the resulting injuries and losses. These loses include past and future medical bills, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other losses. It is very important to hire an attorney as soon as possible who is experienced in handling dog bite cases.

Defective Products and Machinery

Injuries and death can result from many diverse kinds of defects in products and machinery, ranging from defective aircraft or heavy machinery parts to children’s car seats or even common household items. Product manufacturers must extensively test products before making them available to the public. Designers, manufacturers and retailers may be held responsible for the harm caused by a defective product. When pursuing a claim against a defective product or piece of machinery, it is very important to hire an attorney as soon as possible who is experienced in handling a defective products case.

Severe Injury or Wrongful Death Caused by Drunk Drivers

Drunk drivers cause way too many injuries and deaths every year in our state. Johnson Law, P.C. will aggressively pursue claims for injuries and deaths caused by motorists who choose to drink and drive. We prosecute those cases as hard as we can to obtain fair and full compensation for our clients. It is very important to hire an attorney as soon as possible who is experienced in handling claims against a drunk driver under Alaska’s DUI laws.

Wrongful Death

Claims for deaths caused by another person’s mistakes or unreasonable actions are called wrongful death claims. While most Alaska injury laws apply, claims for wrongful death in Alaska also have unique laws and rules. For example: Who can bring the claims and how the claim must be prosecuted. How the claim can be resolved, and who can receive compensation for the loss. Johnson Law, P.C. know how to properly assert and pursue wrongful death claim cases. It is very important to hire an attorney as soon as possible who is experienced in handling wrongful death claims.

The Results You Need to Move on With Your Life after Severe Injury or Wrongful Death

We fight for justice for our severe injury and wrongful death clients. For their own personal injuries and their losses from the wrongful deaths of loved ones. If you have been injured or lost a loved one in an accident, let Alaskan personal injury lawyer Douglas G. Johnson and his team guide you. Johnson Law, P.C. has recovered tens of millions of dollars for our clients. It will be our goal to get you full compensation. We offer free consultations and will travel where needed to take care of our clients.

For nearly 30 years, Johnson Law, P.C. has helped Alaskans navigate challenging times. And while you hope you never need us, we’re here if you do. Contact Johnson Law, P.C.: (907)277-3090 or use our online contact form.

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