Continental Express flight 3407
The law firm of Clapp, Desjardins & Ely, pllc would like to express our deepest sympathies to the families and friends of the passengers aboard Continental Express flight 3407. From representing past clients in significant commercial and general aviation disasters, we know that this is a tremendously difficult time for the loved ones of the passengers. After recovering from the initial shock of your loss, should you wish to discuss your legal rights, our firm would welcome an opportunity to discuss how we would handle work to protect your rights.
While it is too early to determine precise causes of the tragedy in Buffalo, it seems clear that there was significant problems with the de-icing equipment on board the Bombardier. The factual investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will help to determine whether the de-icing system was poorly designed—or if it simply failed to operate as it should. Our experience in litigating commercial aviation disasters has taught us that the focus of the investigation often changes as further facts develop. However from what we know two days after the crash, it seems that Bombardier may bear the primary responsibility for this disaster since the aircraft was new.
Since Bombardier is a Canadian corporation it is likely that most suits arising out of this crash will be filed in Federal Court. Families who lost a loved one should be able to file suits in the U.S. District Court in the state where their relative who perished resided. For example if the relative who was killed was a resident of Texas, suit could be brought in U.S. District Court in Texas. Suit could also be filed in Buffalo. Often the choice of where to file a suit has a significant impact on the outcome of the litigation. Our law firm stands prepaid to help families harmed by this tragedy to work through these issues. We are willing to meet with any family affected by this tragedy. Should you wish to set up a meeting, either in person or via a conference call to discuss your legal needs concerning the Continental Express Flight 3407 crash, please call Mike Ely or Doug Desjardins at 202-638-5300. Media inquiries are also welcome.