If you or someone you love has been injured or killed in an airline/aviation accident, it’s important to hire a knowledgeable and experienced aviation attorney to represent you in court. Jonathan C. Reiter has represented victims of aviation/airlines accidents from New York as well as many other states and foreign countries.

Mr. Reiter obtained the highest verdict for a single passenger in the EgyptAir 990 crash ($3.6 million including interest). This case was the first to award loss of society damages to a victim’s sisters, brother and cousin as dependent relatives under the Death on the High Seas Act, in addition to awarding substantial damages to the victim’s parents.

Mr. Reiter obtained million dollar and/or multi-million dollar settlements for the survivors of 14 persons killed in the American Airlines Flight 587 crash at Belle Harbor, New York, including residents of the United States and the Dominican Republic. He also served as a member of the Executive Committee of the Plaintiff’s Steering Committee on that case.

Mr. Reiter was a member of the Plaintiff’s Steering Committee for the SwissAir Flight 111 crash near Peggy’s Cove Nova Scotia, where he obtained a number of million and/or multi-million dollar settlements.*

Mr. Reiter has also represented victims of small private plane accidents, persons injured by turbulence, persons injured due to airport negligence, and a variety of other circumstances.

When an aviation/airline crash occurs, it typically results in death or catastrophic injuries for everyone on the plane.

There are number of factors that could lead to or cause an aviation/airline accident. Mr. Reiter has experience representing victims of aviation/airline accidents caused by:

• Malfunctioning, defective, or faulty equipment
• Poorly maintained equipment
• Engine failure
• Fuel tank explosions
• Mechanical error
• Electrical failure
• Pilot negligence or error
• Airline negligence or error
• Ground crashes
• Wake turbulence
• Runway accidents
• Dangerous weather conditions
• Negligent fueling operations

Airline crashes are always highly traumatic, and frequently leave family members confused, stunned, and overwhelmed. Mr. Reiter understands that the aftermath of an airline crash is a very difficult time for the victims and their families, and that’s why he is committed to helping them receive the financial compensation they need to move forward after such a tragic event.

Contact Aviation and Airline Accident Attorney

In the wake of an accident of this magnitude, many people don’t know where to turn or where to begin. New York aviation/airline accident attorney Jonathan C. Reiter can inform you of your rights, guide you through the legal process, and help you obtain compensation for your injuries.

If you need to speak with a compassionate and experienced New York aviation/airline accident lawyer, please contact the Law Firm of Jonathan C. Reiter to schedule a free consultation at (212) 736-0979.

*All of the above aviation cases were prosecuted by Mr. Reiter as a member of a separate and distinct law firm, and not in his capacity as the owner of the Law Firm of Jonathan C. Reiter.  Other members of that separate and distinct law firm also participated in the representation of these clients.