Lafayette Aviation Accident Lawyer

Louisiana Plane Crash Attorney

I am trial attorney Bart Bernard. I advise and can represent clients with personal injury or wrongful death claims resulting from plane accidents and air disasters of all kinds, from helicopter crashes and light plane mishaps to commercial aviation accidents. To learn about your rights as a plane accident survivor or the family or friend of a fatal crash victim, contact my law firm for a free consultation.

Personal Injury Attorney

Plane accident litigation is highly complicated. Not only does a thick layer of federal safety regulation overlay both general and commercial aviation, the federal government usually plays a leading role in the investigation of the causes of any given crash. While the federal investigators are doing their work, the insurance companies for any potential defendant in a civil lawsuit are also quick to the crash scene to protect their clients' interests.

As a lawyer experienced with the demands of complex accident litigation, I understand the importance of moving fast to neutralize the defense advantages of early investigation.

I get started with my own investigation of the causation issues, which will usually require expert analysis of such factors as possible component defects, maintenance and repair logs, pilot training, cargo weight and load balancing, and similar considerations.

At the same time, I work closely with my clients and their families to make sure that the damages demand will accurately reflect the full range of past, current and future losses resulting from the plane or helicopter accident. Because the injuries characteristic of aviation disasters tend to be catastrophic or fatal, I do everything possible to keep the burdens of a complex lawsuit from adding to the problems of a family impacted by a plane or helicopter crash.

Whether your accident claims reflect pilot error, faulty instrumentation, or deferred maintenance on critically important safety equipment, I have the experience and commitment necessary to guide you through a difficult experience. Contact me in Lafayette for a free consultation about the scope of our services.