Transportation Accidents

Whether it be airplane, train or bus accidents, transportation cases are among the most complex of all personal injury and wrongful death cases.  Halpert Weston & Sawusch, P.C. has handled and been involved in transportation disasters that include a runway incursion at Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and another in which a University of Michigan surgeon tragically died following take-off from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin:  University of Michigan Surgeon Tragically Dies The firm has also successfully litigated claims against AMTRAK, where crossing guardrails failed to lower in time to warn of the oncoming train. Mother/Dauther Killed by Train See also http://www.leadersinlaw.com/case-results/.

When a commercial or private air, railroad or bus transportation disaster occurs, the involved company’s investigative team is dispatched immediately.  Crucial evidence may be lost, overlooked or even intentionally destroyed or hidden.  It is imperative that the injured or deceased’s family have a representative early on in the crash investigation make sure all existing evidence is preserved to assist in the ultimate determination of fault.

Transportation accident cases also involve complex state and federal laws, rules and regulations.  Determining which laws govern in a particular crash will affect the final outcome of a recovery.  Halpert, Weston & Sawusch, P.C. has the experience and expertise to determine the current state of the law and to advocate for those that are most advantageous to our clients.

Transportation disasters often involve multiple passengers who have been injured or killed.  It is imperative to have legal representation that understands the magnitude and uniqueness of the client’s losses and damages and can effectively communicate that to the transportation carrier.  Halpert, Weston & Sawusch, P.C. has repeatedly proven it is a Leader In Law in advocating for its clients.