What is a black box?

‘Black box’ is a common term used for a flight data recorder (FDR), which is an electronic unit located in the cockpit of an airplane or helicopter. The black box is a recording system, which is designed to record various actions, movements, and other details of the performance of the aircraft as it flies.

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How do I obtain a death certificate for a family member lost in an aviation accident?

Obtaining a death certificate for a loved one killed in an aviation accident can be a very difficult process. Legally, the death certificate cannot be issued until the body is identified, and this is not possible in all cases and can take a significant amount of time. The amount of time this might take can vary greatly depending on the nature of the airplance crash, the number of victims, and the size and efficiency of the medical examiner’s office.

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What is GARA and how does it relate to aviation accidents?

GARA, the General Aviation Revitalization Act of 1994, is a ‘statute of repose.’ The purpose of GARA was to establish time constraints in which civil actions must be brought against an airline company or aircraft manufacturer who supplied a component part for an aircraft. GARA applies to aircrafts that were involved in an accident that resulted in damages to property or injuries to human passengers.

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Aviation Accidents: Why Timing and Venue Matter

There are several timing and venue factors that must be considered in aviation accident lawsuits. Statutes of repose, statutes of limitation and how courts view venue choices are three areas that can make or break any aviation lawsuit. In this article, we take a closer look at all three.

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Aviation Law: 101

Aviation law is that body of law that deals with accidents arising out of airplane crashes. There are different types of airplanes, and when it comes to legal issues, they’re basically divided into commercial flights versus private flights.

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Airplane Accident Lawsuits: Domestic vs. International

How do domestic and international aviation lawsuits differ? To find out, we asked Larry Goldhirsch, a New York plaintiffs’ attorney with 38 years of experience whose practice represents aviation accident victims. He told us that first and foremost, there will be an investigation in every plane crash. He explained the differences between what happens in the investigation of a domestic crash versus an international crash.

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