Insight and Commentary on aviation accidents and the law
The Feres Doctrine protects the military from lawsuits brought against it by Families of service members killed in the line of duty as a result of its negligence. The Feres Doctrine does not, however, prevent civilians who have lost love ones from suing.
Families must still navigate the nuances of the Federal Tort Claims Act…
Wasn’t it Air Traffic Control’s job to keep the American Airlines flight safe from the Black Hawk helicopter? Can families sue Air Traffic Control to obtain compensation for their losses? What’s involved?
Air traffic controllers work within the guidelines set forth in the Controller’s Handbook (pdf), which they often call “the Bible.” The Handbook is hundreds…