Last week’s crash into the Potomac River of American Airlines Flight #5342 with 60 passengers and four crew dominated the news cycle and reminded the American Public that the proximity of our military to our civilian air space can sometimes result in tragedy. Indeed, Doug Landau has long suggested that Reagan National Airport should be…
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The recent crash of American Airlines Flight #5342 that was involved in a crash with an Army helicopter took the lives of many innocent victims near Washington D.C.’s Reagan National Airport (“DCA”) reminds us of what IS and what is not unique about this popular airport. Contrary to what the current President alleged shortly after the air…
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Who are the parties? That is a critically important question to ask at the outset of any airport or airline injury case. Who owns/leases the turf? While the terminal is divided into sterile and non-sterile areas, once travelers and workers pass the gate onto the tarmac, they enter the “Airport Operations Area” (AOA). The…
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Montreal Convention If any part of the injured traveler’s trip included an international component, then the Montreal Convention for International Air Travel may apply. This means there are special procedures, potential limits on recovery, and the need to file in federal court. The Montreal Convention, established in 1999, is an international treaty that protects international…
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So, who is liable for an injury at the airport? Can you sue the airport authority for falling? Generally, the airport’s management can be found liable when there has been negligence on their part. An individual newsstand store or restaurant operator might be responsible if a fall occurs inside their business. While mopping, if the…
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According to experienced airport injury lawyer Doug Landau, slip and fall cases are common at airports because of the many unique places to walk through, with constantly changing distractions and dangers. . Your attention is constantly pulled away from the ground in front of you. . One main distraction is the overhead monitor displays. Maps…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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