Aviation Legal Guide: Attorney & Lawyers

Aviation is one of the most important modes of travel in the modern world and is an essential part of global commerce and tourism, as well as a crucial element of military strength. Unfortunately, though air travel is one of the safest methods of transportation, thousands of people suffer extreme injury or death due to aviation accidents around the world each day.

Tragically, the inherently dangerous nature of aviation makes even relatively minor mishaps potentially catastrophic. Survivors of aviation accidents often endure physically painful and financially ruinous injuries, while families of fatal accident victims are left with profound grief and a mountain of expensive medical bills. A knowledgeable, aviation accident attorney can help a victim secure the financial compensation needed to offset those escalating expenses and provide for the victim’s family as well.

Wayne Ferrell, Jr. is nationally renowned for his work protecting the rights of aviation victims and their families. A tireless advocate for the injured, he has secured significant victories for those who have endured injuries or have been killed in aviation accidents throughout the country. If you’ve survived an aviation accidents and are searching for answers, contact his office today.

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About Wayne Ferrell, Jr.

Wayne Ferrell, Jr. is one of the nation’s leading aviation attorneys, having secured millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for the victims of aviation accidents throughout the country. He is internationally renowned in the aviation law field, serving accident victims from the Dominican Republic to Reykjavik, Iceland. Among many prestigious legal organizations, he is a member of the Mississippi Trial Lawyers Association, the Lawyer-Pilots Bar Association, the American Trial Lawyers Association, and the American Bar Association, where he has proudly served on the Standing Committee on Aeronautical Law, the Aviation & Space Law Committee, and the International Aviation Insurance Committee.

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Aviation background.

Wayne Ferrell, Jr. has one of the most extensive and distinguished backgrounds in aviation law of any attorney in the country. Possessing an impressive military service record with two years of active duty in the U.S. Air Force, twenty-two years in the Air National Guard, and three years in the Air Force Reserves, he has particular experience in the aviation realm. Mr. Ferrell has served as an Accident Prevention Counselor in the Federal Aviation Administration and as the Legislative Liaison Officer for State of Mississippi for the Airplane Owners and Pilots Association. Recognized in the Who's Who in American Aviation, Mr. Ferrell is nationally renowned for his dedication to clients, securing millions of dollars for the victims and the families who have been affected by aviation accidents.

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Wayne Ferrell, Jr. - Experience.

Wayne Ferrell, Jr.’s successful experience in aviation litigation matters spans over three decades. After graduating from the Jackson School of Law (now Mississippi School of Law) in 1975, he went on to a graduate program at McGill University, Institute of Air & Space Law in Montreal, receiving a Master of Laws degree in Aviation and Space Law in 1981. He also possesses an impressive military service record, with two years of active duty in the U.S. Air Force, twenty-two years in the Air National Guard, and three years in the Air Force Reserves. Mr. Ferrell is recognized nationally for his dedication to clients, securing millions of dollars for the victims and the families who have been affected by aviation accidents.

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Past Aviation Cases.

Wayne Ferrell, Jr. has secured significant victories for victims of aircraft accidents – from dangerous deplaning incidents to profound injuries sustained in malfunctioning aircraft. In one deadly case involving a Cessna Caravan plane that crashed into the sea near Reykjavik, Iceland, Mr. Ferrell won a settlement at nearly the maximum amount per passenger from the owner of the aircraft and the aircraft repairer. He was retained to assist with the prosecution of one case against Value Jet after a fatal crash in the Everglades, and the case was eventually settled for $4.5 million. He is presently representing two families who lost loved ones on the American Airlines Airbus-300 crash at Ben Harbor, New York on November 11, 2001, and anticipates settling the case for a substantial sum sometime this year.

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Aviation Case Results.

Wayne Ferrell, Jr. has obtained many successful results for aviation victims during a career that spans three decades. He recognizes the importance of tangible results for the survivors and family members who are forced to endure profound financial, physical, and emotional hardships after a devastating aviation accident. Mr. Ferrell is a tireless advocate for the rights of the injured and their families and has found extraordinary success and secured millions of dollars for victims in his fight to protect those affected by aviation accidents throughout the country.

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Aviation Lawsuit FAQs:

What is aviation law?

Aviation law governs the operation of aircraft and the maintenance of aviation facilities. Although aviation law is primarily under federal jurisdiction, state governments have enacted statutes and created administrative agencies to regulate air traffic.

Who regulates airlines?

The airline industry is regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), who issues and enforces specific regulations and minimum standards relating to the manufacture, operation, and maintenance of aircraft. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) conducts investigations of accidents and incidents associated with various facets of air travel.

If I am injured on an airplane or lose a loved one in an accident, do I have any legal recourse against the airline?

You potentially have a case if you have been injured or if a loved one has been killed in an aviation accident and the airline, the pilots and/or crew, the aircraft manufacturer or other responsible parties acted negligently or with intentional disregard for your security. It's important for you to contact an experienced and knowledgeable attorney who can help you explore your legal rights.

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 its passengers.

How can retaining the counsel of an attorney like Wayne Ferrell, Jr. help me to fight for my rights after an aviation accident?

Wayne Ferrell, Jr. has one of the most extensive and distinguished backgrounds in aviation law of any attorney in the country and has secured millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for the victims of aviation accidents throughout the country.

How much will an attorney evaluation cost?

Aviation accident attorneys usually work on a contingency basis and will evaluate your case free of charge. If an attorney agrees to handle your case, you will owe no fees or other costs unless that attorney recovers money for you.

How do I submit my case for a free evaluation?

Simply fill out the free case review form and an attorney will promptly evaluate your case as get back to you as quickly as possible.

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