Helicopter Crash Litigation by Gary Robb is an essential and authoritative resource for any trial lawyer litigating helicopter crashes. This book provides the most comprehensive look at the intricate workings of a helicopter and how these complex machines most often crash. Aviation attorneys are given the opportunity to educate themselves on how to litigate these cases from pre-trial preparation through trial. This acclaimed book, first published in 2010, is now in its Third Edition (2023). This expanded and updated third edition:

• Addresses developments and advances in e-discovery and virtual/remote litigation procedures post pandemic
• Updates the legal, statutory, and regulatory framework applicable to helicopter crash litigation
• Contains new material on jury selection, opening statement, and closing argument
• Incorporates material from recent landmark helicopter crash cases handled by the author
• Updates helicopter accident statistics and reviews ongoing efforts for industry safety improvements

“Gary Robb is one of the most accomplished trial lawyers in the United States and the leading plaintiff’s lawyer concentrating in helicopter crash litigation. Based on decades of successful experience, his book combines mastery of the technical aspects and aerodynamics characteristics of helicopters — and their salient differences from other aircraft — with the key insight and broad legal knowledge of a master trial lawyer. The book is both comprehensive and practical.”

Gregory P. Joseph
Former Chair, American Bar Association Section of Litigation
President, American College of Trial Lawyers, 2010-11

“This book is an essential volume…by accomplished trial lawyer Gary Robb, who has used these same techniques in a brilliant career…”

– International Press Publications –

“This is an essential volume in the library of every trial lawyer litigating a helicopter crash cases….. Only an author with a $350 million jury verdict under his belt can provide trial advice with the authority and insight that this volume provides.”

Gregory P. Joseph
Former Chair, American Bar Association Section of Litigation
President, American College of Trial Lawyers, 2010-11