Drones are now commonplace in California. Over 1.1 million recreational drones are registered around the country with the Federal Aviation Administration. However, with the increasing popularity of drones comes higher odds of drone incidents and accidents. If you or a loved one has been harmed or injured by a drone, find out how the aviation accident attorneys at Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP can help you during a free consultation.
Why Choose Us?
- We have an aviation accident case success rate of over 99 percent and have collected more than $800 million in verdicts and settlements in the last 5 years.
- Our law firm has a stellar reputation, with trial attorneys who have years of experience going to court against powerful adversaries on behalf of injured accident victims.
- We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you won’t pay your drone accident lawyer anything in attorney’s fees unless we secure compensation for your losses.
How a Los Angeles Drone Accident Lawyer Can Help
Hiring a personal injury attorney to represent you in a drone accident case can make the legal process easier while you focus on healing from your injuries. Your Los Angeles injury lawyer can investigate who or what caused the drone accident and collect evidence to build your case, such as witness statements or expert testimony. An attorney can bring a claim against one or more parties, hire experts, and go to trial, if necessary, to pursue justice and maximum compensation.
Drone Accidents Can Cause Serious Injuries
Drones are remote-controlled, unmanned aerial crafts that typically contain cameras to record footage from the air. Recreationally, drones can be used for aerial photography, racing or just flown for fun. Commercially, the use of drones is being explored by companies for services such as deliveries and checking powerlines.
With so many drones in the air, there is a high likelihood of related accidents and injuries. Careless drone operators and product defects cause a significant number of injuries each year. If a drone is not properly controlled, it could strike an individual’s face or body, causing injuries such as broken bones and eye damage.
High-grade drone propellers can also cause serious lacerations when they come into contact with a human body, which can lead to infections, scarring and disfigurement. An out-of-control drone could also crash into the windshield of a car and cause a motor vehicle accident, which can lead to severe injuries. Speak to a Los Angeles accident attorney for more information.
Who Can Be Held Responsible for Drone Accidents in California?
When the negligent misuse of a drone results in a motor vehicle accident, physical injury or property damage, the injured party has the right to seek damages, or financial compensation, from the drone operator. Negligence refers to the failure to exercise an ordinary amount of care, resulting in harm or injury to others.
If a drone operator did not act in a manner that a reasonable and prudent person would have under similar circumstances, he or she could be held liable (financially responsible) for related injuries, medical bills or property repairs. In many cases, drone operators have insurance policies that will offer coverage to accident victims.
Some drone accidents occur due to product defects, such as manufacturing errors or design flaws. In these cases, injured accident victims can file product liability claims against the manufacturing company. If a drone propeller is defective and causes the drone to fall from the sky, for example, anyone struck by the drone or flying debris could be eligible for compensation from the manufacturer. Speak to a product liability attorney in Los Angeles today.
Contact Our Drone Accident Lawyer Today
Drones can be dangerous and extremely harmful when they are not used correctly, appropriately and responsibly. Lawsuits can be filed in California against drone operators, manufacturers, property owners, employers, and other parties in the aftermath of a preventable drone accident. To discuss your specific case in detail as an injured drone accident victim, contact an attorney at Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP for a free consultation.