A Sandy aviation accident lawyer at Lance Bingham can help you hold the right parties responsible after a plane or helicopter crash. Aviation cases are complex, move quickly, and often involve airlines, owners, and manufacturers who protect themselves from the start.
Our attorneys investigate the crash, preserve the technical evidence your claim depends on, and pursue full compensation for injured people and grieving families across Utah. Call Lance Bingham today at 801-477-8219 for a free case evaluation with a Sandy aviation accident lawyer.
If you or a loved one were hurt in an aircraft crash, a Sandy aviation accident lawyer at Lance Bingham can help you take the next step. Aviation cases move fast, and the parties responsible often have investigators working within hours.
Our team pursues the airlines, owners, and manufacturers whose negligence causes these crashes. We handle each case personally, and we work to recover full compensation for injured people and grieving families across Utah.
Call Lance Bingham today at 801-477-8219 for a free case evaluation with a Sandy aviation accident lawyer who will fight for you.
An aviation accident claim looks nothing like a standard car crash case. The aircraft, the flight data, and the maintenance records sit at the center of the investigation, and each one requires technical proof. Because so much evidence can be destroyed on impact, early action matters.
Critical evidence in these cases includes flight data recorders, cockpit voice recordings, maintenance logs, and the aircraft components themselves. Once that evidence is lost, it is often gone for good. Acting quickly helps make sure the proof your claim depends on is identified and preserved.
These cases also involve layers of federal regulation that shape who is responsible and what standard of care applies. Corporate defense teams and insurance carriers begin their own review almost immediately after a crash. At Lance Bingham, our attorneys build claims designed to meet that higher bar and to match the pace of the parties on the other side.
One plane crash can involve several negligent parties at once. Sorting out who is responsible takes a careful look at the aircraft, the flight operation, and the chain of maintenance and manufacturing.
The parties who may share liability include:
Air travel is governed by federal agencies, and their rules affect how fault is measured. To hold a party responsible, the injured person must show that the party failed to meet the legal standard for operating the aircraft, whether through negligence, product liability, or a combination of both.
These federal rules can also affect the standard of care owed to you and the way a claim is presented. Aircraft owners, for example, may be held responsible even when they were not flying the aircraft, under a legal theory known as vicarious liability. Our attorneys know how these regulations influence a Utah claim, and we use them to strengthen your case.
Aviation crashes take many forms, and each one raises different questions of fault and proof. Our Sandy aviation accident lawyers handle the full range of these claims for clients throughout Utah.
Commercial cases can involve major carriers, complex insurance coverage, and multiple corporate defendants. We investigate the operation, the crew, and the airline's safety practices to identify every party that may share responsibility for your injuries.
General aviation crashes involve small planes, charter flights, and privately owned aircraft. These claims often turn on pilot decisions, aircraft upkeep, and owner responsibility. Our team digs into the flight history and ownership records to build a clear picture of what went wrong.
Helicopter crashes happen in medical transport, tour flights, and corporate travel across Utah. The mechanical demands of rotorcraft create unique failure points. We work to determine whether pilot error, equipment failure, or negligent maintenance caused the crash.
When a defective engine, part, or system causes a crash, the manufacturer or seller may be liable. Product liability claims require technical evidence and a close review of the aircraft's components. Our attorneys pursue these claims against the companies that put dangerous products in the air.
Understanding the cause of a crash is central to proving fault. In Utah, the terrain, the weather, and the regional air traffic patterns of the Mountain West can add real complexity to an aviation investigation.
In our experience representing injured people in Utah, aviation accidents often trace back to the following causes:
Utah law sets the deadlines, the fault rules, and the categories of recovery that govern your claim. Missing a legal deadline can end a case before it starts, so understanding these rules early protects your rights. Our Sandy aviation accident lawyers apply Utah law to every claim we handle.
The statute of limitations is the legal deadline to file your claim, and it varies by the type of case. Utah recognizes several timeframes that may apply after an aviation accident:
Utah follows a modified comparative negligence system under Utah Code § 78B-5-818. Your own share of fault does not automatically bar recovery. If you are found 50% or more at fault, however, you cannot recover damages. If your fault is less than that, your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault.
For example, if a jury values your losses at $100,000 and finds you 20% at fault, your recovery would be reduced to $80,000. Because insurance companies often push to inflate an injured person's share of blame, our attorneys work to keep the fault where it belongs and to protect the value of your claim.
When a crash takes a life, Utah law allows surviving family members to pursue a wrongful death claim. Under Utah law, heirs generally include the surviving spouse, children, and parents of the person who died. These claims seek compensation for the family's losses, and they carry the shorter 2-year deadline noted above.
Two federal agencies oversee air travel and investigate crashes. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigates civil aircraft accidents and recommends safety improvements.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) sets and enforces safety standards for pilots, operations, and manufacturers. Findings from these investigations can shape a personal injury or wrongful death claim, and our team knows how to use them.
Utah law allows injured people and families to seek compensation for the full range of their losses. Damages generally fall into two groups, and a serious aviation claim often involves both.
Economic damages cover the measurable financial costs of the crash:
Non-economic damages cover the human losses that do not come with a receipt:
Every case is different, and the value depends on the specific harm suffered. Our attorneys work to document each category of loss so nothing is overlooked, and we build the technical proof needed to support the full value of your claim.
Aviation litigation is complex, and the parties on the other side move quickly to protect themselves. Lance Bingham gives your case the focus and resources it needs from the start. If you are ready to talk through your options, call our Sandy aviation accident lawyers at 801-477-8219 for a free case evaluation.
At many large firms, a case gets handed off to a case manager or paralegal. That does not happen here. Our aircraft accident attorneys handle each case personally, so the person building your claim is the person who knows it best.
A serious injury can make travel impossible. Our office sits in the Salt Lake City area, but our attorneys will come to your home or hospital anywhere in Utah. Building your case early is important, and we make the process as convenient as possible for you and your family.
We handle aviation accident claims on a contingency fee basis. There are no hidden costs, and you owe no fee unless we recover compensation for you. Lance Bingham takes on the financial risk so you can focus on healing.
How long do I have to file an aviation accident claim in Utah?
Most personal injury claims must be filed within 4 years. Wrongful death and product liability claims carry a 2-year deadline. Government claims require notice within 1 year.
Who can be held responsible for a plane crash?
Pilots, aircraft owners, airlines, maintenance providers, and parts manufacturers may all share liability. One crash often involves several at-fault parties, which is why a full investigation matters.
What if my loved one died in the crash?
Surviving family members may file a wrongful death claim. In Utah, heirs generally include the spouse, children, and parents. These claims must be filed within 2 years of the death.
How much does it cost to hire an aviation accident lawyer?
We work on a contingency fee basis. You pay no upfront costs, and you owe no fee unless we recover compensation for you.
If an aviation crash has upended your life, you do not have to face it alone. The Sandy aviation accident lawyers at Lance Bingham will investigate the crash, identify every liable party, and pursue the full compensation you and your family deserve.
Call 801-477-8219 today for a free case evaluation.
Dustin specializes in serious accident and injury cases in Utah and Idaho, practicing in State and Federal Courts. He's recognized as "Utah's Legal Elite," a "Mountain States Rising Star," and a member of The National Trial Lawyers Top 100. He holds an Avvo Superb Rating and is actively involved in legal associations, serving as a judge pro tempore for the Utah Supreme Court. A Utah native, Dustin earned his degrees from the University of Utah. He lives in Farmington with his wife and three children, enjoying family time, flying, and various outdoor activities.
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