Legal proceedings to start against Boeing for Turkish Airlines crash

Victims of the Turkish Airlines disaster of 25 February 2009 who are being represented by the legal firm AKD Prinsen Van Wijmen (AKD) have given the go-ahead to Clifford Law Offices, an American law firm, to commence legal proceedings against Boeing and possibly other aircraft parts manufacturers.

AKD's legal team, investigated Boeing's liability following reports by the Dutch Safety Board that the functioning of the left-hand radio altimeter played a role in the cause of the disaster. An American aviation expert has stated that the crash could have been averted had Boeing equipped the Turkish Airlines 737-800 with automatic warning and correction systems such as those installed in other aircraft.

In the United States, Boeing has announced that it is currently not willing to consider offering a settlement to the victims. As the legal case will need to be heard in Chicago, AKD's team has decided to recommend to its clients engaging the renowned firm of Clifford Law Offices to seek damages from Boeing in America. The Chicago-based Clifford Law Offices specialises in aviation accidents and securing injury compensation.

At a meeting held at AKD's Rotterdam office on 1 September, lawyers from Clifford Law briefed AKD's clients about the part played by the aircraft in the Turkish Airlines disaster, and gave a comprehensive outline of the legal proceedings to be commenced in Chicago.

Refer to AKD's website for further information about the role of AKD Prinsen Van Wijmen in response to the crash involving the Turkish Airlines Boeing 737-800 on 25 February 2009.