What are some of the common reasons helicopters crash?
Negligence causes a significant percentage of all crashes. Human error, poor maintenance, bad weather, and flying with an unsafe load can all set the table for disaster. In addition, helicopter equipment can run down over time; when gearboxes, main rotor heads, or engines fail, accidents often follow. Unfortunately, due to the physics of helicopter crashes, a significant percentage of crash victims wind up either injured or killed. Survivors report a diverse catalogue of ailments, including injuries to the head and neck, quadriplegia and paraplegia, injuries to the back and brain, and bruising, contusions, and broken bones. To seek a legal remedy for injuries sustained in a helicopter crash, you first need to identify potential liable parties and explore possible causes for the accident. A negligent pilot, defective part, badly trained or poorly deployed ground crew, or craft owner can all be targeted for liability, depending on the circumstances. In addition, a claimant may target the
