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Aviation litigation
What assistance changes in this practice, what it does not change, and the time reduction actually observed.
Where the gain is real
Review of technical reports and maintenance records, flight chronology, applicable treaty framework.
Where it is slight or nil
Aeronautical expert evidence, dealings with the families, the hearing.
Observed time
−42% at constant case scope, on cases closed over the last three financial years. This measure says nothing about the quality of the outcome.
What the practice covers
- Review of technical investigation reports and of maintenance records
- Chronology of the flight, of the communications and of the operational decisions
- Analysis of the treaty framework and of the liability caps
- Mass passenger claims: delays, cancellations, denied boarding
- Leasing, insurance and maintenance subcontracting agreements