It is rare that one pause to admire the marvel of engineering that can lift over 80,000 pounds of metal and hundreds of people off the ground and safely hurtle them through the air at speeds in excess of 700 miles per hour, but upon reflection it’s easy to recognize that modern air travel involves extremely complex machinery and technology. When such intricate systems fail, the results can be disastrous for the occupants.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an airplane crash caused by a defect or malfunction, you are likely entitled to compensation for your medical expenses and other losses. The qualified and experienced Kansas City airplane defect attorneys at The Pottenger Law Firm LLC, will work tirelessly to ensure that your rights are protected. Contact us at 816-531-6006 today to learn more about your legal options.

Types of Defects

Although airline travel is statistically the safest way to travel in the United States, when accidents do occur they tend to be catastrophic and involve serious injuries and the loss of life. Some of the defects that lead to crashes are commonly:

Aircraft accidents are extremely serious, and crashes involving at least one fatality are only survived by 22% of passengers, making it clear that those responsible for building and maintaining aircraft must be held to a very high standard.