Aviation Accident Litigation in Delaware
This page covers aviation accident litigation as it applies in Delaware — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what aviation accident litigation protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern aviation accident litigation in Delaware
Delaware state law
Federal law
- Title 49 — Transportation
The U.S. Code title that houses these federal statutes.
- Federal Tort Claims Act
Federal law allowing private parties to sue the United States in federal court for most torts committed by federal employees. Codified at 28 U.S.C. §§ 1346(b), 2671-2680.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for aviation accident litigation in Delaware.
Investigates aviation accidents, determines probable cause, and issues publicly available accident reports and safety recommendations.
Regulates aviation safety and aircraft certification; also the agency to which Federal Tort Claims Act administrative claims for air traffic control negligence must be submitted.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.