DeSimone, Aviles, Shorter & Oxamendi, LLP has an established reputation for providing personalized and caring legal representation of families who have lost loved ones in aircraft crashes and disasters, as well as persons injured as a result of aircraft accidents. DASO has represented victims of aircraft mishaps in cases involving large commercial jet-liners. The firm has a record of success in representing

Our attorneys intimately understand the inner workings of the federal agencies, here and around the world, that are charged with investigating
air disasters and regulating air carriers. Our years of experience in this volatile and complex area of litigation allow us to successfully prepare for a trial by taking into account issues of jurisdiction, venue and conflicts of the law.

Each aviation disaster is caused by a unique set of circumstances and factors, and therefore each case is unique. The cause of the accident may lie with the airline, the manufacturer of the aircraft or its component parts, air traffic controllers, airport management or human error. It is usually a combination of factors.

From the beginning, starting with the investigation into an air disaster, we begin with a team of experts to follow and develop the case. Our consultants include experts who have been employed by the regulatory and investigative agencies in the airline industry, major aircraft manufacturers and air carriers. They are chosen on a case-by-case basis and the team may expand as the investigation begins to offer clues to the cause of the accident.

Final and official reports issued on the cause of an aviation disaster do not assign liability or blame, they simply state the probable causes. Our attorneys and experts follow the investigation closely and piece together the reasons for the accident, thereby determining liability. From this point we build our case and set out to prove it in court.

During the investigative process of an accident, certain facts may emerge that show an air carrier or manufacturer failed to exercise that duty of care. This could be for a variety of factors ranging from improper maintenance to faulty design of the aircraft to inadequate crew training.

As the facts emerge, we develop our case and prepare for trial with the goals of fair compensation and holding the liable party accountable. Often, a defendant will want to avoid negative publicity by settling a case before a trial begins. While we frequently represent a number of families and individuals in the same aviation disaster, every individual client, conferring closely with our attorneys, determines what is the best course to achieve their goals.

When cases proceed to trial, DASO attorneys are meticulously prepared to
prove fault with evidence, expert testimony and facts. We present the case to a jury to help them determine who was at fault and, if found guilty, the amount of compensation commensurate with the pain, suffering and loss endured by an individual or surviving family members.

DeSimone, Aviles, Shorter & Oxamendi, LLP has been on the prevailing side of very complex cases in this area of the law. Our clients rely on us to leverage our legal skills, expertise and understanding of the industry. We have a proven track record of delivering results.