The Alpine crash of the Germanwings flight from Spain to Germany was a tragedy that is just in its initial investigation stage. While most of the jet crash victims were from Europe, several Americans suffered fatal...
Category: Airline passenger injury cases
Extra Wide Seats on Airplanes?
February 3, 2015
In addition to “extra leg room,” should airlines offer “extra hip room ?” In this era of maximizing the number of passengers that can safely fit into commercial aircraft and charging for food, bags,...
Who Dumped Momma from the Plane?
November 13, 2014
When an elderly parent or disabled family member is traveling through the major international airports, and there is an accident resulting in injuries or a worsening of an underlying condition, who is responsible? At most...
Are Airplanes and Aircraft Required to Have Insurance in Virginia?
October 23, 2014
Prior to 1979 there were no liability insurance requirements on light airplanes under the Virginia Code. In addition, the Virginia federal courts ruled that the Federal Aviation Act provided no basis to impose vicarious...
Great Lawyers Get Off the Fence
October 20, 2014
There are lots of injury lawyers who look great sitting behind a desk or in front of a library of books. Particularly interesting are the advertisements of lawyers standing in front of the Supreme Court, even though they...