Airport Accident Claims
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If you’ve been injured on board an airplane, you might be eligible to make an airplane accident claim against the airline company responsible.
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Even though many people have a fear of flying, airplanes are the safest mode of transportation. They are also the most convenient means of travelling long distances, as they are much faster than any other mode of transport. Nonetheless, things can sometimes go wrong and result in injuries or illnesses to passengers. Common airplane accidents include slips, trips and falls, items falling from overhead lockers, food and drink incidents, and injuries caused by damaged furniture.
You may be entitled to compensation if you or a loved one suffered an in-flight injury or had an accident when boarding or disembarking an airplane. An airplane accident claim could cover your pain and suffering and any related financial losses.
To learn more about making a personal injury claim, do not hesitate to call 0800 470 0474 today or use our online contact form to request a call back. You will receive a free consultation with an experienced legal adviser who will answer all your questions and guide you through the steps of the claims process.
If you would like to speak to a legal adviser about making a claim, call free on 0800 470 0474 or click here to request a call back.
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The Montreal Convention is an international treaty adopted in 1999. It governs the responsibilities and liabilities of airlines in the event of delays, damage, loss of luggage and passenger injury or death during flights. This agreement was signed by 137 countries, including the UK, and establishes strict liability for proven damages in personal injury claims up to a specified limit (roughly up to £162,000).
This means that you do not have to prove negligence to claim compensation if you suffered damages under this value as long as you can clearly show that you were injured on a flight. For damages exceeding this limit, airlines are only liable for compensation if they cannot prove the negligence of a third party, such as the air traffic control or a manufacturing company.
It is essential to acknowledge that the Montreal Convention only covers the rights and liabilities concerning passengers and luggage and does not protect the airline staff or crew members.
You might be eligible for compensation if you were injured on an airplane as a passenger. Under the Montreal Convention, you do not have to prove that the accident happened due to someone else’s negligence. Instead, a solicitor will take on your claim if they can show the following:
Furthermore, the accident must have been caused by an unexpected external event and not caused by yourself. If proven, you can make an airplane accident compensation claim for any resulting injuries. An aviation accident lawyer will take on your case on a no win no fee basis and help you gather all the evidence you need to support your claim, which will be discussed below.
Airline accident claims can arise from various types of incidents, including:
This list is not exhaustive, and you may be entitled to make an injury compensation claim for various other types of accidents as long as you are not to blame for it.
An airplane accident or incident can lead to a wide range of injuries, depending on the circumstances. Some of the most common injuries seen in aviation accident claims include:
If you suffered any of these or another injury without being at fault for the accident, you may be able to claim compensation for the resulting pain, suffering and financial losses.
Your solicitor will work with you to secure the evidence necessary to pursue a claim for compensation, which could include:
If you suffered an injury as a member of the crew, you are not protected by the Montreal Convention (unless you are off-duty and travelling as a passenger). However, you may still be entitled to claim compensation from your employer, which is the airline company. As with all other employers, airline companies must take reasonable measures to protect your health and well-being while on the job, as dictated by the Health and Safety at Work Act 1957. Their duties include:
If you were injured due to a breach of duty, you may be able to make an accident at work claim. You do not have to worry about losing your job if you seek compensation, as you are protected by unfair dismissal laws. In the unlikely event that your employer retaliates somehow, you would be entitled to start a further claim at an employment tribunal.
Yes, you may be able to make an airplane accident claim on behalf of a loved one by becoming their litigation friend. This method is used when the injured party is a child under 18 or lacks the mental capacity to start a claim, either due to an aeroplane accident or a pre-existing condition such as Down syndrome. A litigation friend must be approved by the court and has several responsibilities, which include:
If you secure compensation for a child or an incapacitated adult, this must be approved by a judge during a court hearing. You can then set up a personal injury trust to manage the awarded funds without it affecting any means-tested state benefits.
It is essential to remember that you can also make a claim for a fatal accident. If you lost a loved one and are classified as their dependant, you can claim compensation for the financial benefits and services they provided in the household.
The compensation amount you might receive will depend upon the type and severity of the injuries sustained and how these have affected your daily life. Your solicitor will consider all the ways in which the incident has affected you to ensure you get the maximum compensation available. They will include two types of damages in your claim:
General damages cover the subjective impact of the injury or illness on your life and could include the following:
Special damages cover the financial losses that have resulted from the injury or illness, such as:
Our compensation calculator offers various examples of compensation awards you could receive for general damages based on the type and severity of the harm you suffered. For a more accurate estimate based on your specific circumstances, please contact us for a free consultation.
The time limit to start your airline injury claim will depend on your specific circumstances. If you suffered an airplane injury as a passenger, you will have two years to make a claim under the Montreal Convention. This time limit is absolute, and no exceptions apply to children or protected parties.
If you were injured as a member of the airline staff and you want to make a claim for a workplace accident, the Limitation Act 1980 may apply to your case. Under this Act, you typically have three years to start legal proceedings, after which your claim will be statute-barred and no longer valid. In this case, several exceptions might apply:
If you are eligible to make an aviation accident claim, the personal injury lawyers we partner with will offer you a 100% no win no fee service. The way this agreement works eliminates the financial risk to you and allows you access to legal representation regardless of your financial situation:
As part of your agreement, you will also have After the Event (ATE) insurance that your lawyer will take out on your behalf. This type of insurance policy is essential to further protect you from financial losses, as it will cover all litigation costs if your claim fails. These include court fees, medical reports, expert witness fees, the defendant’s solicitors and other disbursements.
To learn more about making a flight accident claim, call 0800 470 0474 today or request a call back. You will receive free legal advice with no obligation to proceed.