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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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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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…
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