Wheels up.
Lives on the line.
From Teterboro's corporate jet traffic to the small-aircraft strips dotting NJ, aviation crashes implicate FAA rules, NTSB investigations, and defendants that include manufacturers, charter operators, mechanics, and air-traffic controllers.
The NTSB writes a report.
You need a lawsuit.
The NTSB investigates every U.S. civil aviation accident. Its report identifies the probable cause but — by federal statute — cannot be used as evidence in court. That makes the independent civil investigation we run alongside the NTSB process essential.
We work with aviation reconstructionists, former NTSB investigators, and FAA-credentialed mechanics. The civil case is built from primary sources: maintenance logs, ATC recordings, weather data, the pilot's qualifications and recent training.
The case starts
on day one.
Every airplane accidents matter is treated as a litigation file from the first call — because that's what wins it.
No fee unless we win.
You owe us nothing unless we recover for you. Period.
Cash advance in 24 hours.
Same-day funding can be arranged through third-party sources while your case is built.
Free, confidential case review.
An attorney — not an intake screener — reviews your matter and tells you what it's worth.
24/7 line, real people.
Evidence disappears in days. We answer the phone the night it happens.
Hurt in New Jersey?
Tell us what happened.
A New Jersey attorney personally reviews every submission — typically within the hour. No fee. No obligation. Evidence preservation begins the moment we hang up.
- Statewide coverage — every NJ county
- Preservation letters issued same day
- In-house investigation team
- Available 24/7 — nights, weekends, holidays
Request your free
consultation.
Dennis Shlionsky's Team will personally review your matter — typically within one hour. There is no fee unless we win.
FAR Parts 91, 135, and 121.
FAR Part 91 governs general aviation, Part 135 governs on-demand charter, and Part 121 governs scheduled commercial carriers. The applicable Part determines the duty of care, the required pilot qualifications, and the maintenance schedule the operator was required to follow.
Aviation policies — and their limits.
Aviation insurance is its own niche, and the coverage is often higher than the public realizes. We've seen $50M+ policies on small charter operators. Manufacturer product-liability layers can be substantially more. The first call is to find every layer.
What clients ask first.
The NTSB hasn't released its report yet. Should I wait?
No. The NTSB report is inadmissible, and the civil case is built independently. Waiting only erodes evidence and the statute of limitations. Call now.
How much does it cost to hire your firm?
Nothing up front. We work on a contingency fee — you owe us no attorney's fee unless we recover money for you. Costs are advanced by the firm and only reimbursed out of a recovery. The first conversation is free and confidential.
How long do I have to file a claim in New Jersey?
Most personal-injury claims in New Jersey carry a two-year statute of limitations under N.J.S.A. 2A:14-2, running from the date of injury. Claims against a public entity (city, county, NJ Transit, the State) require a Notice of Tort Claim within 90 days under the New Jersey Tort Claims Act. Wrongful-death actions also have a two-year window. Call as early as possible — evidence does not wait.
The investigation
starts now.
Aviation cases reward early counsel. The wreckage, the logs, and the witnesses are most accessible in the first weeks.
Request your free
consultation.
Dennis Shlionsky's Team will personally review your matter — typically within one hour. There is no fee unless we win.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case turns on its own facts. The information on this page is for general educational purposes and is not legal advice. Contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship.