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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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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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…
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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…
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Airport Slip & Fall: Caught on Film, But Still Can’t Win The airport terminals at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), and most other large commercial airports have surveillance video cameras recording 24/7. Many times, the airport injury team at Abrams Landau is contacted by someone who has been hurt while…
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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…
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Airport trucks with no bumpers can result in big injuries. You may have noticed that many motorized vehicles zipping around the runways do not have bumpers like passenger cars. These luggage tugs, service vehicles, maintenance crew Cushman and other electrically powered devices are vital to efficient movement of jets on the Air Operations Area (“AOA”).…
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Having won and settled cases involving airport construction, vehicle, and luggage tug crush injuries, Doug Landau is alerted of similar incidents across the country. Airport construction is far more complicated than construction on public roads. In addition to regular four-wheeled vehicles, such as trucks and vans, airports also utilize vehicles not designed for roads. These…
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The Dulles International Airport (IAD) announced their investment of $675 million in a new concourse by 2026 – the most significant upgrade in the airport’s history! While there are two other international airports in close proximity, IAD holds the largest volume of travelers in the Washington DC metropolitan area. It has the longest runways, the…
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