The
attorneys at Lieff
Global have over forty years of experience in aviation
law. We hope you find the following summaries of aviation
safety and accident articles useful and informative.
For answers to frequently asked questions on aviation law and the legal rights
of victims of airplane crashes and their families, visit our Aviation Law FAQ page.
We are committed to providing the very best representation and support
possible for our clients, and to obtaining the highest compensation under the
law for their claims.
Nearly
three years after a San Francisco-bound Alaska Airlines
jet plunged into the Pacific, killing all 88 people aboard,
the National Transportation Safety Board is expected
to rule today that inadequate lubrication in a key tail
part caused the disaster. More...
Sept.
8, 1994: A USAir jet goes into a nosedive and slams into
a hillside near Pittsburgh, killing 132 people. Oct.
31, 1999: An EgyptAir jet plummets into the Atlantic
Ocean near Massachusetts, killing 217 people. Oct. 16,
2000: A twin-engine Cessna crashes in Hillsboro, Mo.,
killing Missouri Gov. Mel Carnahan and two others.
In each case, Parker
Hannifin Corp. was sued by relatives of crash victims seeking compensation. For
the Mayfield Heights company, it is a cost of being one of the largest and oldest
aircraft suppliers in the nation. More...
A
new report on the airplane certification process reveals
that many of the same problems identified two decades
ago remain uncorrected today. However, by characterizing
the issue as a lack of information, the report may downplay
the tardiness of corrective actions even in the face
of well-documented deficiencies. More...
Some
pilots say Airbus A300 jets should be grounded until
investigators learn why American Airlines Flight 587
crashed in New York last November. An Airbus A300-600
plunged to the ground Nov. 12 shortly after taking off from Kennedy Airport,
killing 265 people. The tail fell off
the plane before the crash. More...
About Lieff Global, LLP
Lieff Global, LLP, is an AV-rated law firm with
offices in San Francisco and affiliate offices worldwide. Lieff Global
grew out of the rapid expansion of the international and aviation practices
at Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP, which Robert L. Lieff founded in 1972. Lieff Global represents survivors and families of victims who died in domestic and international aviation and maritime accidents, as well as foreign citizens in other types of actions.
Lieff Global is uniquely positioned to answer your questions and represent your interests. Our attorneys have over forty years of experience litigating airplane crash cases worldwide. We have relationships with the foremost experts in the fields of aviation safety and disaster analysis. Learn more...
Our Promise
Our lawyers
have years of experience successfully representing
clients in aviation accident cases.
There
is no charge or obligation for our review of your
case.
We
are pleased to visit you where you live, at no cost,
to discuss your legal rights and answer your questions.
We
have retained many of the leading aviation safety
experts in the world to assist our clients with their
claims.
Contact Us
Families whose loved ones have died or been injured in an airline crash are welcome to contact an aviation lawyer at Lieff Global by email to learn more about their legal rights. Lieff Global is representing families whose loved ones died in various airline crash tragedies. We welcome the opportunity to answer your questions free of charge, without obligation and in strict confidence.
Or call 415 788-8000 and ask to speak to attorney Lexi Hazam.
