Does a passenger aboard an aircraft have the right to sue a pilot in command's estate for injuries sustained in a crash that resulted from the pilot's death from a heart attack?
Q.Does a passenger aboard an aircraft have the right to sue a pilot in command's estate for injuries sustained in a crash that resulted from the pilot's death from a heart attack?
A.Possibly, but this is a very tricky question. You truly need to speak with an attorney who has handled aviation cases and who will need to ascertain the facts. What jurisdiction ie. where did the accident happen? Was it a private or commercial aircraft? If commercial, was in on an international flight? Is there insurance on the aircraft (if privately owned)? If a commercial aircraft is it currently in bankruptcy court? If the damages sustained are substantial, please call me and i will try to be of assisstance...
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