Wrongful Death

Aviation Law Attorneys

Wrongful Death ◊ Survivor Actions

Aviation accidents include a large percentage of deaths. At Gilman & Associates, our aviation lawyers have brought many wrongful death cases on behalf of surviving families. If you or someone you love has died in a plane crash, we have the knowledge and skill to get you fair and just compensation. To find out more, contact Gilman & Associates for an initial consultation.

Aviation Wrongful Death Cases

We handle fatal plane crash lawsuits that involve:

• Aviation accidents
• Commercial airlines
• Terrorism

Who brings an aviation wrongful death lawsuit differs from personal injury cases. In the US, wrongful death actions are usually brought by the personal representative of the deceased person's estate. If you are representing an American or foreign estate, you will probably have to create a representative for them so that you can bring the suit. We have assisted in the creation of personal representatives, and can assist you in this task.

As with other wrongful death cases, surviving families may be able to collect compensation for:

• Loss of consortium
• Lost wages
• Loss of future income or earning capacity
• Grief and other emotional damages
• Reimbursement of medical costs

Pain and Suffering

Besides their own emotional damages, families may also collect for the pain and suffering of their deceased family member. Where the plaintiff can prove the decedent's conscious pain and suffering, the jury can award the plaintiff damages for these emotional injuries.

Contact a wrongful death attorney for an initial consultation.

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