A plane crash lawsuit can result from a plane crash or any accident that occurs during a plane crash. Plane crash lawsuits are to be expected after large planes crash and families begin to seek recompense for lost loved ones. The Federal Aviation Administration has set specific rules and regulations concerning plane crash lawsuits. To protect the airline industry a passenger must agree to certain legal limitations before boarding the craft. In England, the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Regulation agency oversees all aviation. They investigate all plane crashes and will deal with a plane crash lawsuit. Governing agencies have a team of lawyers on staff that negotiates with families who file the lawsuit. Sometimes a mediator is brought in to settle issues. It is hoped by all parties involved that these lawsuits will be settled without going to court. When mediation and negotiations are not successful a plane crash lawsuit does eventually make it to the federal courts system where a federal judge determines the outcome.