Based in Houston, we represent victims of aviation accidents nationwide.
Whether your crash involved a commercial flight, charter jet, private aircraft, or helicopter, our firm has the experience to fight back.
Airlines, air manufacturers, and aircraft operators have a strict responsibility to ensure the reasonable safety of all those onboard, as well as those who work on or near aircraft. When these entities fail to meet this duty, resulting in serious injury or death, victims and/or their surviving loved ones have the right to seek compensation.
At The Law Offices of Omar Khawaja, our Houston aviation accident attorneys have helped countless individuals and families recover fair compensation in the wake of devastating tragedies.
Flying is one of the safest ways to travel until something goes wrong. When it does, the legal fallout is overwhelming. From FAA investigations to manufacturer liability, aviation law is a complex maze. You need a lawyer who understands the sky and the courtroom.
Attorney Omar’s team represents victims of commercial airline crashes, private jet accidents, helicopter failures, and even in-flight or airport-related injuries. Based in Houston, we take on aviation accident cases nationwide and internationally.
✅ We’ve represented families in high-profile cases like the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crash
✅ We understand the intricacies of the Montreal Convention and GARA
✅ We investigate aggressively and don’t settle for generic insurance offers
Why You Need an Aviation Accident Attorney
Aviation accidents often cross federal and international legal boundaries. That means you can’t rely on a general personal injury lawyer. You need someone who:
- Understands NTSB and FAA procedures
- Knows how to access and interpret black box data
- Can navigate international treaties like the Montreal Convention
- Has experience litigating against major airlines and aircraft manufacturers
We’ve done it. We represented families affected by the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crash. We don’t back down from billion-dollar companies.
What Types of Aviation Accidents Do We Handle?
We represent victims and families in:
- Airplane Crashes (Domestic & International)
- Private Jet and Charter Plane Accidents
- Offshore Helicopter Transport Crashes
- Sightseeing and Tour Helicopter Failures
- In-Flight Injuries (Turbulence, Overhead Bin Incidents)
- Jet Bridge and Airport Boarding Accidents
- Ground Crew or Tarmac Injuries
- Slip and Falls in Terminals Related to Air Travel
Even if your injury didn’t involve a crash, it may still qualify for compensation under aviation or premises liability law.
Who Can Be Held Liable for an Aviation Accident?
These are not one-defendant cases. Liability may involve:
- Pilots and Flight Crew
- Private Charter Operators
- Commercial Airlines
- Aircraft Manufacturers (e.g., Boeing, Airbus)
- Maintenance Contractors
- Air Traffic Control
- Airport Management or Vendors
We conduct full-scope investigations to hold all negligent parties accountable.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
We pursue all applicable forms of damages, including:
Economic Damages:
- Medical bills (ER, surgeries, rehab)
- Lost income
- Future reduced earning capacity
Non-Economic Damages:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional trauma
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of consortium
Punitive Damages:
- For gross negligence, reckless conduct, or known safety violations
- Funeral expenses
- Loss of support or companionship
- Survivor grief and trauma
What If Your Case Involves an International Airline?
When a crash involves multiple countries, the legal stakes rise. Most international cases fall under the Montreal Convention, which limits damages and controls where lawsuits can be filed. These claims:
- Have strict time limits (as little as 2 years)
- Require navigating foreign courts or treaties
- May be limited by passenger ticket language
We have real-world experience litigating these cases and know how to maximize recovery while avoiding jurisdictional traps.
What About Private Jet or Charter Plane Accidents?
Private aviation has fewer regulations, less oversight, and often more negligence. We’ve handled:
- Accidents caused by unqualified pilots
- Poor weather judgment
- Faulty maintenance logs
- Charter companies skirting FAA guidelines
If you or a loved one was injured in a business jet or small aircraft, you may still have a strong case for compensation.
Do You Handle Helicopter Crashes?
We represent clients in offshore and onshore helicopter accidents:
- Oil rig transport crashes
- Tourist and sightseeing tours
- Medical airlift failures
- Commercial rotorcraft accidents
Helicopters have unique failure modes: autorotation loss, tail rotor issues, rotor blade fatigue, and more. We work with aviation experts to find the real cause and prove it in court.
Your Rights After an Aviation Accident
- Right to a full investigation
- Right to FAA and NTSB records
- Right to hire legal counsel with aviation experience
- Right to sue multiple liable parties
- Right to emotional and psychological recovery support
Don’t wait. The longer you delay, the harder it is to collect key evidence.
Why Choose Attorney Omar?
✅ Represented families in the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 (Boeing 737 MAX) crash
✅ Handles international, federal, and Texas aviation law
✅ Based in Houston, but fights nationwide
✅ Free consultation. No fees unless we win.
Attempting to handle your case alone can result in you receiving an unfair settlement or even having your claim denied.
We believe that you deserve a fair legal award for the damages someone else has caused you. That is why Attorney Omar’s team of lawyers will provide empathetic, compassionate, and responsive representation, allowing you to concentrate on your physical and emotional recovery.
We offer our services on a contingency fee basis, meaning you do not pay any upfront legal fees when you hire our firm. Instead, we only collect attorney fees and litigation-related costs if and when we win your case.