Aviation Accident FAQs
What is aviation law?
What is the General Aviation Revitalization Act?
Who is responsible if I’m injured in an
airplane crash?
Are there specific aviation laws by state?
What is aviation law?
Aviation law governs the operation of aircraft and the
maintenance of aviation facilities. Both federal and state
governments have enacted statutes and created administrative
agencies to regulate air traffic.
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What is the General Aviation
Revitalization Act?
GARA protects the manufacture of non-commercial aircraft from
liability lawsuits for defects on aircraft older than 18
years. This means that once an aircraft and its original
components reach 18 years of age, the manufacturer cannot be
held responsible for an accident or injuries sustained by it’s
passengers.
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Who is responsible if I’m injured in
an airplane crash?
Every situation is unique. It is possible than any of the
following are responsible: pilot, flight attendants, plane
manufacturer, air traffic control, ground crew, or any other
individual involved with the loading and flight of the
aircraft.
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Are there specific aviation laws by
state?
The main source for aviation law is the federal laws. States
cannot regulate rates, routes or services of any air carrier.
States may, however, enact consistent laws and alter existing
remedies under state law.
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