Massachusetts
aviation accident attorney for complex airline and private plane cases
Experienced representation after airplane and helicopter accidents
Aviation incidents are rare—but when they happen, the consequences are devastating. Castel & Hall LLP provides compassionate, strategic counsel when Massachusetts residents are injured in commercial airline events, private or charter plane crashes, or helicopter accidents. Whether an injury occurred during turbulence on a Boston-bound flight or in a small-plane crash near Hanscom Field, Worcester Regional, or Norwood Memorial, our Massachusetts aviation accident attorney team helps families navigate investigations, insurance claims, and litigation. These cases often overlap with broader
personal injury law, especially when medical care and long-term support are at stake.
Commercial flights, private aircraft, and airport injuries
We handle claims arising from airline turbulence injuries, in-flight service negligence, hard landings, jetway incidents, charter or air taxi crashes, helicopter tour accidents, and airport operations mishaps on the tarmac or in terminals at Logan and regional airports. Jurisdiction can be complex, with federal law, international treaties, and NTSB procedures shaping how evidence is collected and preserved. If a tragedy leads to
wrongful death, our team supports families through the civil process while coordinating with ongoing investigations.
Accountability for airlines, pilots, manufacturers, and more
Multiple parties may share fault: the airline for crew errors or training lapses; the pilot or charter operator for decision-making; maintenance contractors for overlooked repairs; and aircraft or component manufacturers for defects in design or production. Air traffic control and governmental actors may also factor into causation under specialized rules. In certain cases, defects give rise to product liability claims alongside negligence theories, which can expand insurance coverage and recovery options.
Coordinating with aviation experts and using NTSB records
Castel & Hall works with aviation engineers, accident reconstruction specialists, and human-factors experts to analyze flight data, maintenance histories, and cockpit procedures. We move quickly to request preservation of cockpit voice and flight data recordings, airline safety manuals, and maintenance logs. Our multilingual team—serving clients in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and Haitian Creole—ensures witnesses and families are heard throughout the process in communities from Woburn to Framingham and across Greater Boston.
Aviation Accident Lawyers – FAQ
Do airline injuries from turbulence qualify?
Yes, if negligent operation or failure to warn/play by safety rules caused injury. International flights may invoke the Montreal Convention’s standards and timelines.
Who investigates plane crashes?
The NTSB leads; FAA and manufacturers participate. Civil cases leverage those findings plus independent expert analysis (pilot error, maintenance lapses, component failures).
What if the crash involved a private plane out of a Massachusetts airfield?
Claims may involve the pilot, owner, maintenance provider, FBO, or parts manufacturers. Jurisdiction can be federal/state depending on facts.
Are there special deadlines for international flights?
Yes—Montreal Convention generally has a two-year filing period. Do not wait for final NTSB reports to preserve claims.
Can families bring wrongful death claims?
Yes, through the estate’s representative for beneficiaries. Damages include lost income and companionship; aviation policies are often substantial.
How is evidence preserved?
Through immediate notices, coordination with investigators, wreckage exams, and expert downloads of avionics data.
Serious injuries and Massachusetts wrongful death claims
Aviation accidents often involve catastrophic injuries: burns, spinal trauma, or traumatic brain injury. We pursue damages for medical treatment, lost income, rehabilitation, and loss of earning capacity. When a life is lost, Massachusetts law permits families to seek compensation for funeral expenses and the loss of companionship and support. Castel & Hall LLP guides clients through each step with sensitivity and resolve.