The Complexities of Airplane Accidents – 1-800-JUSTICE®

This video from Preszler Injury Lawyers discusses the complexities of aviation accident claims, highlighting the differences between domestic and international cases. Domestic claims typically require proof of negligence, while international claims may fall under the Montreal Convention, allowing compensation without proving fault. The video outlines various scenarios that may qualify for claims, such as injuries from falling baggage or unsafe boarding procedures. It emphasizes the importance of consulting an aviation lawyer to navigate the complexities of these cases and ensure fair compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering. For further assistance, viewers are encouraged to contact Preszler Injury Lawyers at 1-800-JUSTICE.

At Preszler Injury Lawyers, we have a team of aviation lawyers who handle claims involving accidents on airplanes. To start, it's important to know that airplane accident claims are treated differently depending on where you are flying to and where you are flying from. For example, if your injury occurs on a domestic flight, then to succeed, you generally have to prove that someone did something wrong and that it caused your injury. This could include instances such as pilot error causing a plane to crash, a flight attendant knocking you down, mechanical failure on the plane, or some kind of hazard on the plane or when entering or exiting the plane that caused you to fall.

International travel is generally different, and that is because of the Montreal Convention. The Montreal Convention is an agreement between countries that states they will compensate people who are injured on flights if they are injured because of an accident. This is very different from domestic claims because, under the Montreal Convention, you do not need to be injured due to someone else's negligence. No one has to have done something wrong; you just need to have been injured because of an accident. For example, if a bag shifts during a flight and when you open the compartment door, a bag falls out and hits you in the head, that might not be anyone's fault, but it is still an accident. If you suffer an accident like that on an international flight that falls under the Montreal Convention, then you have a claim and access to compensation.

Not everything counts as an accident, though. Turbulence, for example, or medical emergencies like someone having a heart attack are generally not considered accidents, and you typically cannot seek compensation for those. However, accidents like falling down or bags falling on you are types of incidents for which you can make a claim.

At Preszler Injury Lawyers, we have handled all different types of aviation cases. We have dealt with serious cases such as planes crashing into mountains, causing serious injuries. We have also handled many Montreal Convention cases, such as heavy baggage falling on someone's head and causing a concussion or other serious injury. Additionally, we have managed claims where seats pinched someone's finger, severing a tendon that required surgery. We have had claims where people have fallen due to unsafe boarding or unboarding procedures, including one case where a flight attendant accidentally dumped an elderly client out of a wheelchair.

Generally, when we are looking at aviation claims, compensation is going to include damages for pain and suffering, your medical expenses, as well as your lost income. However, airplane accident law is quite complex. To know if you have a claim or if you are covered by the Montreal Convention, it is important to speak with an aviation lawyer. If the accident involves a plane crash, your lawyer can hire experts to determine the cause of the accident. Was it pilot error? Is there a plane defect? Was there a mechanical issue with the plane? These are all complicated questions that need to be sorted out.

We will also fully investigate your injuries to ensure you are receiving fair compensation. You want to know what your injuries are, how long they are going to last, and how they will impact your life. Most importantly, you need to know if you are going to get better. We also work with doctors to make sure that you have the information you need to properly settle your case. Again, we want to know what your injuries are, whether you will be better or worse in ten years, and how they will impact your life, your relationships, your ability to work, and your household chores. All of that needs to be figured out before you settle your case to ensure that when you do settle, you are receiving fair compensation.

For more information on aviation cases or airplane cases, call Preszler Injury Lawyers at 1-800-JUSTICE.