What Causes Helicopter Accidents?
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Offshore Helicopter Accident Information
Helicopters are used for many different reasons, such as transporting offshore personnel to oil rigs and vessels; performing search and rescue operations; firefighting; and military operations. Their complex flight capabilities, including vertical take-off, forward, lateral and backward movements, and hovering ability make them ideal for accessing remote or crowded areas that a fixed-wing aircraft cannot go.
As useful as they are, helicopters can also be very dangerous if carelessness or neglect is involved. The causes of Gulf Coast helicopter accidents can be grouped into two main categories — operational or mechanical.
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Mechanical Problems
The second type of helicopter accident cause is related to the helicopter’s mechanical processes. Helicopters are made up of many sophisticated parts, including engines, flight controls, rotors, gears, drive shafts, and electronics that all must operate correctly for safe flight to occur.
Mechanical malfunctions can include problems in the following areas:
Electrical issues are a common source of a helicopter malfunction, including electrical shorts and electrical component malfunctions. When any component, or a combination of components, malfunction on a helicopter, the results can be tragic for those on board.
Over $1 Billion Recovered for Maritime Accident Victims
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Get Help With Gulf Coast Helicopter Accident Claims
Lambert Zainey has represented pilots, passengers and survivors of victims in helicopter injury and wrongful death claims, on land and offshore, primarily in the Gulf of Mexico.
No matter the cause, helicopter accidents often result in wrongful death. For those who survive, the injuries can be debilitating and limit their ability to work and return to normal daily life. Long-term medical treatments combined with an inability to work can quickly become overwhelming financially. The parties responsible for the accident should be held liable for your physical, emotional and financial damages.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a commercial or private helicopter accident, the Lambert Firm can protect your legal rights and aggressively pursue the maximum compensation that you are entitled to. Contact a New Orleans helicopter accident lawyer today for a free consultation.
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