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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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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Helping travelers at the airports who have slipped, fallen and sustained head injuries is a major focus of the Abrams Landau legal team. These cases present special challenges and issues, specifically with regard to travelers on a tight schedule, there is the added pressure of the fact that they are heading elsewhere, and often do…
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When Doug Landau takes the podium on the national program to teach other top trial lawyers about the special rules and regulations at airport runways, he will start by defining what is meant by the “AOA.” According to the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) the Air Operations Area (AOA) “consists of airport areas where aircraft can…
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