Aviation Accident Lawyer in Bossier City

Over 30 Years of Personal Injury Litigation. Local to Bossier City.

When an aviation accident leaves you or someone you love seriously injured, the legal path forward is more complicated than most personal injury claims. At Joseph A. Gregorio, A Professional Law Firm, based in Bossier City, we represent injured victims and their families throughout Louisiana and across the United States. Attorney Joseph A. Gregorio brings more than 30 years of personal injury litigation experience to these cases, with the resources and courtroom background to take on the airlines, manufacturers, and insurers that can work quickly to limit your recovery.

We take aviation accident cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you owe no legal fees unless we obtain a recovery for you. Free initial case evaluations are available.

Why Clients in Bossier City Choose Our Firm

Our firm is rooted in Bossier City. That local presence matters in aviation cases, where understanding the regional landscape, from flight operations near Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier Parish to commercial service through Shreveport Regional Airport, shapes how we investigate and build a claim. Attorney Gregorio doesn’t represent insurance companies or large corporations. Our clients are injured individuals and grieving families.

The credentials behind our representation are specific and verifiable:

• AV Preeminent® Rating by Martindale-Hubbell: the highest peer-review rating for legal ability and ethical standards
• Top 100 Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers
• Million Dollar Advocates Forum: membership limited to attorneys who have won million-dollar or multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements
• Super Lawyers rated and recognized among Top Attorneys and Top Lawyers of Louisiana by SB Magazine and The Times-Picayune
• Tulane University School of Law graduate with a B.S. in Accounting from Louisiana Tech, providing analytical depth for complex damages calculations
• Licensed before all Louisiana state courts, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court
• Former prosecutor for the Bossier Webster District Attorney’s Office from 1994 to 2008, giving Attorney Gregorio firsthand knowledge of how opposing parties investigate and challenge injury claims

Home and hospital visits are available upon request, and we offer evening and weekend appointments to work around your schedule.

Aviation Accident Claims We Handle

The Shreveport-Bossier City region sees active general aviation, with flight operations near Barksdale Air Force Base and commercial service at Shreveport Regional Airport. Accidents in this area can involve private planes, commercial airline flights, charter operations, and helicopters. We handle personal injury claims across all of these scenarios, regardless of the complexity involved.

Common Causes of Aviation Accidents

• Pilot error or inadequate pilot training
• Mechanical failure or defective aircraft components
• Improper maintenance or failure to follow maintenance schedules
• Air traffic control error
• Negligent decisions to fly in adverse weather conditions
• Airport operator negligence resulting in ground injuries

Identifying All Liable Parties

Liability in an aviation accident rarely falls on a single party. The aircraft operator, manufacturer, maintenance crew, parts suppliers, air traffic controllers, and airport operators can each bear responsibility. Identifying every liable party is one of the most consequential steps in protecting your right to seek recovery.

Why Aviation Accident Cases Are Legally Complex

Aviation cases sit at the intersection of federal law, state law, and sometimes international conventions such as the Montreal Convention for international flights. Federal Aviation Regulations govern pilot qualifications, maintenance standards, and commercial operator safety requirements. Violations of those regulations can establish negligence, but connecting the regulatory record to your injury requires thorough legal and factual work.

The FAA and NTSB conduct their own investigations after aviation accidents. The evidence they collect, including flight data, maintenance records, and witness accounts, is critical to civil claims and also time-sensitive. Physical wreckage gets moved, digital records are overwritten, and witness recollections fade. Airlines and aircraft manufacturers can have legal teams working immediately after an accident. Our firm has the financial and legal resources to match that response. Attorney Gregorio’s accounting background means damages calculations in serious injury cases receive the analytical attention they require.

Compensation Available to Aviation Accident Victims

Aviation accidents frequently cause catastrophic injuries: traumatic brain injury, spinal cord damage, severe burns, and loss of limb. The financial and personal consequences extend far beyond the initial hospitalization. Victims may be entitled to seek compensation for past and future medical expenses, lost wages, loss of future earning capacity, pain and suffering, and emotional distress. Families who lose a loved one in an aviation accident may have a wrongful death claim under Louisiana law, which carries its own filing deadlines distinct from the personal injury deadline described below.

We negotiate effectively on your behalf and, when necessary, take cases to trial. You incur no legal fees unless we obtain a recovery for you.

Louisiana Prescriptive Periods for Aviation Accident Claims

Louisiana refers to its civil filing deadlines as prescriptive periods. Miss the applicable deadline, and the right to recover may be permanently barred, regardless of how strong the underlying claim may be.

The applicable deadline depends on when the accident occurred:

• Accidents on or after July 1, 2024 are subject to a two-year prescriptive period under Louisiana Civil Code Article 3493.11
• Accidents before July 1, 2024 remain subject to the prior one-year prescriptive period
• Wrongful death claims follow separate deadlines under Louisiana law and should be reviewed with an attorney as soon as possible

Even a two-year window closes faster than it seems when evidence is disappearing and the opposing side is already building its defense. Contacting an aviation accident attorney in Bossier City as early as possible can help preserve the foundation of your case.

Free Consultations for Aviation Accident Victims in Bossier City

If you were injured in an aviation accident, or if you’ve lost a family member in one, contact Joseph A. Gregorio, A Professional Law Firm for a free case evaluation. We serve clients throughout Louisiana and the United States, and we come to you when you can’t come to us. Home and hospital visits are available, and we offer evening and weekend appointments.

There are no upfront legal fees. We handle aviation accident cases on a contingency fee basis, so our representation costs you nothing unless we recover for you.