Experienced Legal Representation for Victims of the PAT 25 & American 5342 Airplane Crash at Washington Reagan Airport
Seeking Justice for Families of the January 29, 2025 Tragedy
On January 29, 2025, a devastating aviation accident involving PAT Flight 25 (a military helicopter) and American Airlines Flight 5342 shook the nation, leaving families and communities searching for answers. At Curry, Pearson & Wooten, PLC, we understand the tragedy’s profound impact on the lives of victims’ loved ones. Our experienced attorneys are committed to uncovering the truth, holding responsible parties accountable, and securing the compensation that victims and their families deserve.
Why Choose Curry, Pearson & Wooten, PLC?
Led by Respected Aviation Attorney & Former Air Traffic Controller Michael W. Pearson
No law firm in the United States has an experienced litigation lawyer who is a former air traffic controller and pilot. At the helm of our firm is Michael W. Pearson, a highly respected litigator with a distinguished background in aviation accident and catastrophic injury case litigation. He’s the lead lawyer currently suing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the Brigida v. Buttigeg class action litigation against the FAA. Mr. Pearson has dedicated over 27 years to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as a certified professional air traffic controller and quality assurance specialist in busy FAA facilities located in multipe locations. As a quality assurance specialist, his duties included compliance and oversight of air traffic controllers and air traffic facility operations, identifying hazards that could impact flight safety, reviewing aviation safety data to identify trends and potential risks, air traffic investigations and root cause analysis, and training FAA personnel and on quality standards and air traffic control rules.
Mr. Pearson is a graduate of the Transportation Safety Institute (TSI) Aviation Accident Investigation Program. This is a specialized training program designed to equip aviation professionals with the knowledge and skills required to investigate, analyze, and prevent aircraft accidents. The program is administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the FAA. Mike’s also holds a pilot’s license, giving him an unparalleled depth of knowledge in air traffic operations, FAA regulations, and aviation accident investigations. Mr. Pearson has practiced and taught law for over 30 years and is the author of a popular textbook used in undergraduate and graduate law classes.
With a focus on aviation accidents, wrongful death claims, and catastrophic injuries, Mr. Pearson has successfully handled cases involving major airlines, private aircraft accidents, and high-stakes litigation. Some of his representative commercial clients include Air France, Zest Airways, Keystone Aviation, and Global Jet. He’s handled countless cases on behalf of injured parties and their families over 30 years. His unique experience allows him to analyze aviation accidents with insider precision, identifying errors and liabilities that others often overlook.