Rotor down.
Lives changed.
Helicopter crashes — tour, charter, news, EMS — produce some of the most catastrophic survivable injuries in aviation. The legal framework mirrors fixed-wing aviation, with one twist: helicopter mechanical failures often expose component manufacturers far more than airframers.
Tour, charter,
and corporate operations.
From the East River corridor to NJ's corporate heliports, helicopter operations face the same FAA framework as fixed-wing aviation. The mechanical complexity of rotorcraft makes mechanical-failure cases against manufacturers (rotor head, transmission, swashplate, tail rotor) a significant part of helicopter litigation.
The case starts
on day one.
Every helicopter 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.
Mechanical failure, pilot error, weather.
Most helicopter cases fall into three buckets — and rarely just one. We build a parallel investigation into all three causes, so the operator's preferred narrative can be tested against the evidence.
Operator coverage and component coverage.
The operator's CGL and aviation liability policies are the starting point. When a component fails — rotor head, transmission, blade — the component manufacturer's product-liability coverage is often substantially larger.
What clients ask first.
I was on a tour helicopter. Did the waiver kill my case?
Almost never. Liability waivers against gross negligence are disfavored in NJ. We've defeated waivers in aviation contexts and pushed cases through to substantial recoveries.
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.
Don't sign anything
until we talk.
Tour operators and their insurers will be in touch fast. Talk to us first.
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.