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Hurt in an aviation incident?
Get help with the technical claim questions.
A crash or an injury during a flight can leave you facing recovery and unfamiliar questions about operators, investigations and travel arrangements. Nolan can discuss the event without requiring you to interpret an aviation report first.
- Distinguish a cabin injury from a crash investigation so the available information is used for the right question.
- Review the operator and trip circumstances alongside the technical evidence and the losses being claimed.
Nolan Ryan McConvilleManaging attorney · Licensed in Texas since 2016
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Dallas plane accident cases
Dallas plane accident and aviation injury claims
Nolan Ryan McConvilleManaging attorney · Licensed in Texas since 2016Aviation cases range from injuries on a commercial flight out of DFW or Love Field to the crash of a small private plane near Addison or Dallas Executive Airport. They share one problem: the evidence is technical, and the aircraft's owners and insurers reach it first.
Nolan Ryan represents injured passengers, people hurt on the ground and families who have lost someone in an aviation accident. You deal with Nolan directly, and he brings in independent pilots and aviation engineers when the case calls for them.
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Identify the flight, operator and records relevant to your injury.
About Nolan Ryan McConville, Texas attorney since 2016 · Updated October 2026
Nolan Ryan McConville
Managing attorney
- Licensed in Texas since 2016
- J.D. cum laude, Texas Tech School of Law
- Member, Texas Trial Lawyers Association
Keep the booked and actual trip separate
A short trip sheet can make a complicated itinerary easier to explain without researching aircraft records yourself.
The original booking
List the complete trip as booked, including connections. Match each segment to the confirmation or ticket you already have.
What actually happened
Note any changed flight, rerouting or interrupted segment. Keep the original itinerary alongside later versions rather than replacing it.
Where you were hurt
Mark the particular segment and whether the incident was in the cabin, during boarding or on the ground. Leave uncertain details open.
Types of cases
Aviation injury cases Nolan handles
Commercial flight injuries
Injuries from severe turbulence, falling luggage, service carts, or boarding and leaving the aircraft.
Small and private planes
Crashes involving general aviation aircraft, flight schools and personal planes.
Charter flights
On-demand charter and business flights, where the operator's records and the pilot's qualifications matter.
Injuries on the ground
People hurt on the ramp, near a runway, or by an aircraft that leaves the runway.
Keep these
What to save after an aviation accident
- Your boarding pass, ticket or charter agreement
- Photos and video taken on board or at the scene
- Names of other passengers and crew
- Any incident report you filed with the airline
- Medical records and receipts
- Letters or offers from the airline or its insurer
Deadlines can be short, and they vary
International and product claims
Treaties and aircraft-product rules can change the analysis. The itinerary, parties and aircraft history matter.
Government defendants
Texas public-airport claims require immunity and state/local notice review. Federal claims, including some air-traffic-control claims, follow a separate administrative process.
Ask about the applicable deadline promptly. See the FAA federal tort-claim instructions for that separate process.
Questions about a deadline? Call Nolan at (214) 706-4031
From day one
What Nolan checks first
Aviation cases don't start with a CR-3 crash report, so Nolan works from preservation letters and the official records as they're released.
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01Review step
Preservation letters
He asks the operator, owner, maintenance providers and insurers to keep maintenance logs, pilot records, flight data, dispatch records and communications.
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02Review step
Medical records
He makes sure your medical treatment is documented carefully from the first day.
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03Review step
Insurance policies
He identifies every policy that may apply, including the aircraft's liability coverage and any coverage held by an operator or charter company.
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04Review step
Official reports
He gets the NTSB preliminary report and any police, airport or airline incident report as each is released.
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05Review step
Following the investigation
He follows the NTSB investigation and the FAA records that become available.
The sequence and timing depend on your case, engagement and the records available.
The investigation
Who investigates a plane crash, and what it means for you
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigates civil aviation accidents, and the FAA's rules govern pilots, aircraft maintenance and flight operations.
Your claim can't wait for the final report.
The NTSB's job
An NTSB investigation can take a long time. Its job is to find the cause and prevent future accidents, not to see that injured people are compensated.
A parallel investigation
Keep your flight confirmation, operator correspondence and injury records together. Nolan reviews the flight, maintenance and dispatch evidence separately from the NTSB's safety investigation.
Injuries in the cabin
- Injuries that never make the news can still be serious.
- A passenger thrown by turbulence, struck by a bag from an overhead bin or hurt on a jet bridge may have a claim against the airline.
International trips
Treaty rules can change how these claims work, so tell Nolan where your trip started and ended.
Responsibility
Who may be responsible
The airline or operator
Responsible for pilot training, safe operations and following FAA rules.
The pilot
Pilot error, fatigue or flying into weather beyond the pilot's or the aircraft's limits.
Maintenance providers
Repair shops and mechanics who signed off on work that wasn't done right.
Manufacturers
The makers of the aircraft, engine or a part, if a component failed.
Airports
Runway conditions and ground operations. A government-owned airport brings special claim rules into play.
Related cases
Related practice areas
Helicopter accidents
Wrongful death
Cruise ship injuries
Train accidents
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Talk to Nolan about your case
There is no cost to talk with Nolan, and no attorney's fee unless money is recovered.
Start with the flight date, route, airline or operator and any incident correspondence. You do not need technical aircraft records before asking Nolan about next steps.
Ask which parts of your itinerary and incident location need review first. Explain whether you are waiting for an airline response or an investigation update so the unresolved question is clear.
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Your written fee agreement also explains how case expenses are handled.
Your case, handled personally
5 reasons to choose Nolan Ryan
Identify the flight and incident type
An airline cabin injury, private aircraft crash and ground injury raise different questions. Nolan reviews the operator and circumstances before treating them as one claim.
Separate the safety investigation
The NTSB investigation and a civil injury claim serve different purposes. Nolan considers available investigation information alongside the evidence relevant to potential civil responsibility.
Review the parties behind the flight
Nolan considers the operator and other potentially responsible parties in light of the incident, rather than assuming the airline or pilot is the only relevant connection.
Connect the available records
Flight and incident records can help explain what happened. Nolan seeks relevant information and considers it alongside the available reports and treatment documentation.
Consider the itinerary's effect
International travel can raise different claim rules. Nolan reviews the itinerary and circumstances instead of assuming a Dallas departure makes every legal question local.
Recent Victories
Proven Case Results
Case results are gross settlement amounts from past Nolan Ryan Law cases and depend on the facts of each case. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
$10 Million
Major 18 Wheeler Accident Settlement
$12 Million
Construction Accident and Wrongful Death Settlement
$1.5 Million
Motor Vehicle Accident Settlement
$1,150,000
Motor Vehicle Accident Settlement
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$775,000
Motor Vehicle Accident Settlement
$2,100,000
Motorcycle Accident Settlement
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Personal Injury Cases we handle
If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, you need a team that acts fast and fights hard. Nolan Ryan Law has a strong record of securing significant settlements and verdicts for injured Texans.
We pursue the full compensation you deserve so you can focus on healing while we handle the fight.
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Talk with Nolan Ryan Law about the incident, the records available and your questions. The consultation is free. Fees and case expenses are explained in a written agreement.
- Start with what you know — incident details and report number, if available
- Discuss your questions — evidence, responsibility and possible coverage
- Understand the next steps — consultation and written agreement
- Meet by phone or video — Dallas office meetings by appointment
- Clear expectations — an inquiry does not create an attorney–client relationship
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Share the city, what happened and your contact details for follow-up. Start with the information you have.
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a plane injury, and how can a Dallas personal injury lawyer help?
A plane injury refers to any harm or damage suffered by an individual while on a plane or during a plane crash. A Dallas personal injury lawyer can help by assessing the facts surrounding the incident, determining fault, and seeking compensation on behalf of the victim.
What are the most common types of plane injuries?
Common plane injuries include burns, fractures, head injuries, spinal cord injuries, and psychological trauma resulting from a plane crash.
Who can be held liable for a plane injury?
Several parties can be held liable for a plane injury, including the airline, the pilot, the maintenance crew, the manufacturer of the plane or its parts, and air traffic control.
How can I prove liability for a plane injury?
Relevant evidence may include witness accounts, maintenance and pilot records, and available flight data. Not every aircraft has a flight recorder, and access to recorder material is legally restricted. See the NTSB flight-recorder explanation.
What damages can I recover for a plane injury?
The damages you can recover for a plane injury may include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and, in a fatal case, legally available wrongful-death or survival damages.
How long do I have to file a plane injury lawsuit in Dallas?
Many Texas injury claims have a two-year period, but international carriage, government defendants and aircraft-product claims can follow different rules. The itinerary, parties and aircraft history must be reviewed promptly. However, it's essential to contact a Dallas personal injury lawyer as soon as possible to ensure your rights are protected.
How much will it cost to hire a Dallas plane injury lawyer?
For civil injury claims, Nolan's attorney's fee is paid from a recovery under the written agreement. The agreement also explains case expenses and who pays them.
What if I am injured on an international flight?
International carriage may fall under the Montreal Convention or another treaty. The itinerary, treaty coverage, defendant and facts determine available claims, filing deadlines and courts; the country where the injury happened alone does not decide the law.
What if the airline or operator denies responsibility?
Keep the written response, claim reference and the date you reported the injury. Describe the event in your own words and identify witnesses if known. Nolan can compare that account with the available flight, incident and maintenance information; a denial alone does not explain what happened.
What should I do immediately after a plane injury?
If you are injured in a plane accident, seek medical attention immediately. It's also crucial to gather as much evidence as possible, such as taking pictures of the scene from a safe, permitted location, collecting witness contact information, and keeping all medical records related to your injury.
What if the plane crash was caused by a third party?
If the plane crash was caused by a third party, such as a manufacturer defect or air traffic control error, a Dallas personal injury lawyer can help you pursue legal action against the responsible party.
How can I schedule a consultation with a Dallas plane injury lawyer?
To schedule a consultation with Nolan Ryan Law about an aviation injury, contact the firm. Nolan can review the facts and explain possible next steps.
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