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Aviation / Helicopter Accident Lawyers
in Denver and throughout Colorado and Wyoming
Helicopter and other small aircraft accidents are rare, but statistically more likely than any other type of aviation accident. According to recent statistics, the helicopter accident rate was 7.5 for every 100,000 flight hours, as opposed to airplane accident rates of about 0.175 per 100,000 flight hours. This is partly explained by the nature of helicopters themselves. They frequently operate in dangerous conditions, as in firefighting, emergency medical, and law enforcement scenarios; they tend to fly low to the ground; and they involve more complicated mechanics than airplanes.
Helicopters involve complex engineering. They must be well designed, manufactured and maintained. A failure in any one of these areas can lead to a catastrophic helicopter accident. The primary causes of helicopter and other small aircraft accidents fall into three general categories:
- Mechanical malfunction including engine failure
- Electrical malfunction
- Pilot error
- Weather conditions
Victims of helicopter and small aircraft accidents and their families may be able to recover damages from the operator, the manufacturer, or the owner of the aircraft.
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Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine, P.C. has extensive experience litigating helicopter and small plane accidents. Our aviation accident attorneys have the experience and our law firm has the resources to help you recover the damages you deserve for your loss and your injuries.
Please call or email our offices today. We represent helicopter and aviation accident victims in Colorado, Wyoming and throughout the Rocky Mountain Region.
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