CHINA AIRLINES FLIGHT CI-611
On May 25, 2002, a 23-year-old Boeing 747-209B broke into four pieces at 35,000 feet and fell into the China Sea shortly after take-off from Taipei.  Nolan Law Group filed the first lawsuit, in the Circuit Court of Cook County, on behalf of the family of two victims who died. China Airlines has had four major accidents in less than a decade, but the aircraft’s age and history of improper repairs may be factors in the disaster. 

AMERICAN AIRLINES FLIGHT 587
On November 12, 2001, American Airlines Flight 587 crashed into a neighborhood in Belle Harbor, New York shortly after take off from John F. Kennedy International Airport destined for the Dominican Republic. The crash was the second worst aviation disaster in U.S. history, killing 260 on board and five people on the ground. Nolan Law Group represents a large number of families and is following the high-profile investigation amid reports from pilots about a history of problems with the rudder system of the accident aircraft, an Airbus A-300-600 and the use of composite materials in the structure of the plane.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2001
On September 11, 2001, terrorists compromised our aviation security system and hijacked four United States commercial airliners. Nolan Law Group, represents many who lost loved one's in these terrorist acts, both on the planes and in the buildings. The firm is both managing claims for compensation through the Victim's Compensation Fund and representing those pursuing legal action against the airlines and other parties whose errors or omissions led to the hijackings.

EMERY AIRLINES
On February 16, 2000, a DC-8 cargo aircraft crashed shortly after take-off near Rancho Cordova, CA.  Three crewmembers perished in this accident because the goods on their plane were improperly loaded.  Pressure placed on the airline by our firm during the investigation of this crash has aided the Federal Aviation Administration in the discovery of more than 100 safety violations.  As a result, Emery Airlines grounded all 37 planes in its fleet on August 13, 2001.  Investigation and discovery in our case continues.

SINGAPORE AIRLINES FLIGHT SQ006
On October 31, 2000, Singapore Airlines Flight SQ006 crashed and burned on the runway while taking off from Taipei, Taiwan for Los Angeles.  The aircraft attempted to lift off on a runway undergoing repairs, striking construction equipment and causing 83 fatalities among the 179 passengers and crewmembers on the aircraft.  Our firm represents a large number of survivors and families who lost loved ones in this tragedy.

AIR PHILIPPINES FLIGHT 541
The April 19, 2000, crash of Air Philippines Flight 541 near Davao was the worst air disaster in Philippine history, claiming 131 lives.  Nolan Law Group, on behalf of many families, filed lawsuits in the Circuit Court of Cook County against an Illinois-based company that leased the aircraft to Air Philippines. Our attorneys were triumphant when the defendant argued it would be more appropriate to try the cases in the Philippines. This victory will allow the families to have a better chance at just compensation for their loss.

LAPA AIRLINES FLIGHT 3142
On August 31, 1999, LAPA Airlines Flight 3142 overran the runway during take-off from Buenos Aires Airport, hitting two cars and bursting into flames.  Nolan Law Group is representing both survivors and families who lost loved ones in this crash.  Our attorneys successfully argued in U.S. court that the Federal Aviation Act does not preempt state law and the case may be tried in the Circuit Court of Cook County.

EGYPT AIR FLIGHT 990
Shortly after taking off from New York's JFK airport on October 31, 1999, Egypt Air Flight 990 mysteriously crashed and all 217 passengers and crewmembers were killed. Our attorneys and experts are closely following the investigation on what is a very complicated case with conflicting evidence to be considered.

SWISSAIR FLIGHT 111
All 229 passengers and crewmembers were killed in a crash near Halifax, Canada on September2, 1998. Investigation and settlement discussions continue.

AUSTRAL LINEAS AEREAS FLIGHT DC9-32
On October 10, 1997, Austral Lineas Aereas Flight DC9-32
crashed before reaching its destination in Buenos Aires, killing
74 crewmembers and passengers. The cases will be tried in
Buenos Aires and our attorneys are fighting hard to build a
strong case, on that will help guarantee realistic and fair
compensation for the victims’ losses.

GARUDA INDONESIA AIRWAYS FLIGHT A300
On September 26, 1997, Garuda Indonesia Airways Flight A300 was flying from Jakarta to Medan in Indonesia when it crashed into a mountain. All 234 crewmembers and passengers were killed, including an American couple who purchased their original airline tickets in the U.S. but bought tickets for that flight in Indonesia.  A strict interpretation of international aviation law would prevent surviving family members from having their case heard in the U.S. where compensation for their loss would be more realistic. Our attorneys successfully argued that their travels were part of an overall trip that would ultimately bring them back to the U.S. An Oregon judge agreed and ordered the case be heard in the U.S. The defendant appealed the decision.

SILK AIR FLIGHT MI 185
On December 19, 1997, Silk Air Flight MI 185 crashed en route between Jakarta and Singapore. All 104 crewmembers and passengers were killed. Nolan Law Group vociferously disagrees with the theory that the accident was caused by an intentional act of the pilot.  The firm represents many families that lost loved ones in this crash and is taking an aggressive posture on behalf of those loved ones. A trial date is set for October in Seattle, Washington, settlement discussions continue.

PRIVATE AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT / MEIGS FIELD AIRPORT / ILLINOIS
In 1998 a woman was killed in a failed take-off attempt from Meigs Field in Chicago. The Cessna 340A experienced a power interruption during take-off and crashed into Lake Michigan. Three people were able to crawl out of the sinking plane; the fourth, our client’s wife, drowned. Investigation and settlement discussions continue.

PRIVATE AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT / AUSTRALIA
In 2000 a chartered Beachcraft KingAir 200 in Australia rose above its assigned altitude. That altitude, along with other possible plane malfunctions, caused the pilot and seven passengers to lose consciousness. In a situation very similar to that which killed golfer Payne Stewart, the plane continued to fly 3,000 miles before crashing in northeast Australia killing everyone on board. Nolan Law Group is representing the families of two of the victims.

PRIVATE AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT / LAKE MICHIGAN / ILLINOIS
On December 9, 2001, a Cessna 182RG airplane crashed into Lake Michigan killing four people.  The plane was rented for a one-day round trip excursion.  The NTSB refused to salvage the plane citing lack of funding and mandate and so the investigation was stymied.  In a collaborative effort, our firm spearheaded an effort to salvage the plane and began the process of passing legislation to ensure no family would be left wondering why.