Aviation Related Injury

Aviation Injury Attorney

Helping plane crash victims get the compensation they need

Not all aviation accidents result in death . However, if a person survives, one can be left with serious injuries. At Gilman & Associates, our lawyers know how devastating a plane accident can be. Injuries sustained during an aviation disaster take their toll on a person's body, mind, finances, and family. If you or someone you love is suffering from an aviation injury, contact Gilman & Associates to talk to a knowledgeable and experienced aviation lawyer.

Aviation Injuries

We handle aviation lawsuits that involve, among many types of injuries

• Fractured bones
• Spinal injuries
• Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)
• Serious burns
• Psychological trauma 
• Loss of hearing 
• Other serious medical problems

Aviation injury cases can differ greatly depending not only on the type of injury sustained, but the size and type of airline involved.

Although many types of personal injury cases sometimes involve post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), they are especially prevalent in aviation cases. When people are involved in something as traumatic as an aircraft crash or a near-crash, the experience has a strong psychological effect on them, and the traumatic stress can be more than just psychological. Studies show that PTSD may physiologically alter the brain. It can cause many anxieties, including flashbacks, acting out, insomnia, recurrent nightmares, outbursts of anger, exaggerated startle response and difficulty in concentration.

Another experience common to aviation crashes is conscious pain and suffering. When one is in a plane crash--or a near-crash—there may be seconds and minutes when there is a clear realization that a crash is imminent. This experience can create significant mental anguish and may lead to PTSD.

Contact an aviation injury attorney for an initial consultation.

The law firm of Gilman & Associates, located in Washington, DC, represents Americans and international clients throughout the United States.