Are airlines responsible for turbulence injuries? In-flight turbulence is the primary cause of injuries to airline flight attendants and passengers in non-fatal accidents. In certain cases of in-flight injuries, the airline, maintenance contractors, plane manufacturer, aircraft retro-fitter, or even the manufacturer of a faulty aircraft part, can be held responsible. The question raised is whether…
Since the COVID-19 Pandemic, cases can be resolved with the parties, judges, witnesses, and counsel all in different places. Recently, Doug Landau was successful in settling a senior flight attendant injury case filed in the Loudoun County Circuit Court. The injured flight attendant alleged in his lawsuit papers: – The injured traveler was traveling on…
After an injury onboard a jet, the commercial airlines and the Federal Aviation Administration require their flight crew to fill out incident reports. It is generally known that contemporaneous reports are made while the memories are still fresh, so these are sometimes the “best evidence” of what transpired. Memories fade over time, and injuries and…
The Federal Aviation Administration is responsible for the safety of civil aviation. They are responsible for ensuring the safety of aircraft, managing transportation, and regulating operations. . “The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) define an accident as an occurrence associated with the operation of an aircraft which takes place between the time any person boards…
Why does Lawyer Landau need to see my pre-injury medical records? Medical records prior to an injury are crucial evidence in personal injury cases. The defendant’s insurance company, whether it’s the airport, airline, or other party, will review these records to assess the traveler’s health condition before the alleged negligent incident, as part of the…
Scalding and Other Injuries in the Air: What International Aircraft Law Applies and How Do You Start a Lawsuit? Clients often ask what is meant by all the legal jargon in the paperwork to start their cases in court. If the claim cannot be settled, a lawsuit must be filed within the applicable legal time…
One of the important questions Doug Landau asks every new client who fell at an airport or on the runway is, “Where exactly did you fall?” Why is this an important question? Understanding when someone falls, either before entering the terminal or after passing through the TSA checkpoint, is crucial, as it can significantly impact…
Permanent injuries caused during an international itinerary can result in a lawsuit filed under the Montreal Convention if the airlines refuses to reach a compromise settlement with the injured air traveler. The Montreal Convention originated from the “Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules for International Carriage by Air.” It is an international agreement that…
The joke that has been going around after SouthWest Airlines’ jets were grounded due to computer malfunctions was: What’s the difference between SouthWest Air & COVID? COVID is AIRBORNE! So when you are traveling for business of pleasure, and you may be exposed to people from all over the world, you may want to bring…
We have all heard the announcements by the airline staff asking for passengers to “gate check” luggage because the flight is full. We’ve also seen people drop off strollers and other bags just before the door to enter. What happens to these articles? In many cases, either someone has to trudge up the exterior steel…