Aviation accident law is a specialized field where legal profession members normally represent those who have been injured in a plane crash or other aviation incident. Because of the very nature and use of airplanes, when there is an accident involving pilot error or mechanical breakdown, it usually shows culpability (responsibility) of the airline or aircraft most often, but certainly not all civil aviation lawsuits are won by the plaintiff. This certainly is not set in stone and there are many things which must be considered, so this highly complex side of the law needs a specialist for advice. Only an attorney who specializes in aviation accident law will know the answers to any particular situation and be able to advise correctly. The best thing to do if you or a loved one has been involved in any type of aviary incident is to contact a lawyer before you do anything else.