Practice Areas

Aviation Law

The injury or death of a loved one in a plane or helicopter accident is incredibly tragic. Uncertainty regarding the rights of the injured person and their family during this time though Louisiana aviation law is common and understandable. The attorneys at St. Martin & Bourque are here to give you guidance and assistance during this difficult time.

Many aviation accident victims or their families hire St. Martin & Bourque because of our many years of experience handling accidents involving helicopters transporting individuals offshore, along with our representation of individuals injured or killed in commercial and general aviation crashes. 


Additionally, one of our senior partners, Charles “Chuck” Bourque, Jr., has served as a helicopter pilot in the Louisiana Army National Guard for more than 20 years, giving him particular insight into the events that precipitate a helicopter accident and the technical expertise to guide our analysis of aviation crashes.


The attorneys at St. Martin & Bourque have been handling commercial and private aviation cases and helicopter crashes for more than 20 years. The team of attorneys at St. Martin & Bourque prepares all of our cases in conjunction with our trained staff of legal assistants and our knowledgeable medical and aviation experts to present a persuasive and winning case.