Tragic incidents such as plane accidents are all too familiar to personal injury attorneys. Following any type of accident, safety matters is of the utmost importance as they have the potential to cause severe personal injury or death. Unfortunately, in the year following the crash of a regional airliner in Buffalo, New York, many of the main safety reformations have yet to be implemented–regardless of promises made by federal lawmakers.

The plane crash occurred on February 12th, 2009 when a regional connecting flight was approaching their destination airport when the twin-engine turbo-top experienced a sudden and unexpected stall. As a result, the plane plumted downward and crashed into a house. In total, all forty-nine passengers and one resident of the home that was hit died as a result of the plane accident.

During the hearing last May, it was determined that the two pilots made grave mistakes leading up to the crash. Both the captain and the first officer were unsure of proper safety techniques for every aspect of the plane they were flying and both were tired. In addition, the captain of the plane failed numerous pilot skill tests before flying the continental flight, and therefore was an unqualified candidate to operate the plane.

This crash is so significant because it displays how far behind regional airlines are from major carriers. Low-fare, commuter planes are often operated by pilots who are fatigued, have inadequate training, and have long distance commutes. Although  the carrier lines have been persuaded to make safety improvements as well as their inspection and consideration of performance during training programs. However, these safety regulations have yet to be implemented–the House of Representatives has passed the updated regulations, while the Senate has yet to take action due to unrelated problems.

Losing loved ones as a result of a plane crash accident is very difficult to bear, and can have life-changing consequences. An experienced personal injury lawyer can help provide answers to the many questions that you may have regarding your loved ones death. Depending on the circumstances, it may be possible to recover damages for the losses incurred as a result of the plane crash accident. To find out your best options, seek a hard-working personal injury attorneyfor legal advice and legal represenatiton. The Law Offices of Bredell and Bredellhave years of experience fighting for the rights of injured persons, and are ready to work just as hard for you.