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Aviation Law

Aviation Law

We know AVIATION

With extensive, industry-leading experience in the aviation sector, we expertly handle all legal matters related to aviation. This includes addressing accidents, injuries, and fatalities involving both airplanes and helicopters. Seeking compensation for injuries resulting from aviation accidents can be challenging, and the complexities surrounding these incidents often make the process even more difficult.

 

Aviation accident compensation is governed by specialized laws, which apply to commercial flight passengers, as well as to individuals on the ground who suffer injury or property damage caused by aircraft. Likewise, defending claims brought by passengers and employees due to aviation accidents is a highly specialized area of law.

 

Our team of lawyers possesses unparalleled experience in navigating the intricacies of aviation compensation laws, consistently achieving favourable outcomes for injured passengers, employees, employers, and aircraft owners/operators.

Our Experience

We are recognized for our ability to resolve disputes efficiently while working closely with injured parties and industry stakeholders. Our team has represented clients in some of Australia’s most significant and high profile aviation accident cases and aviation coronial enquiries.

Our Aviation team’s expertise includes advising on:

  • All types of liability claims following aircraft accidents, including fatalities
  • Accident investigations and coronial inquests, including coordination with CASA, the ATSB, and Federal/State Police
  • Defending regulatory and criminal charges against aircraft owners/operators
  • Compliance matters related to the aviation industry

Additionally, we bring considerable experience in aviation transactions, such as aircraft acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and leasing. Our clients include airlines, purchasers, manufacturers, lessors, lessees, banks, charter companies, and corporate aircraft owners/operators.

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Our Legal Experts

Darren Fooks

We can help with

  • Aviation Aquisition
  • Liability Claims
  • Accident Investigations
  • Coronial Inquests
  • Defending Regulatory Charges
  • Defending Criminal Charges
  • Dispositions
  • Financing & Leasing
  • Regulatory Compliance

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If your case can be settled without going to court, this is usually best for everyone. To find out if alternative dispute resolution is appropriate for you case, book a consultation with a professional at Salerno Law.
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