{"id":9010,"date":"2020-12-17T09:05:16","date_gmt":"2020-12-17T09:05:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/?p=9010"},"modified":"2022-01-06T17:51:49","modified_gmt":"2022-01-06T17:51:49","slug":"should-i-file-a-plain-accident-lawsuit-if-i-am-injured-during-a-flight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/should-i-file-a-plain-accident-lawsuit-if-i-am-injured-during-a-flight\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I File A Plane Accident Lawsuit If I am Injured During A Flight?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s common knowledge that air travel is one of the safest forms of transport, but that doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s completely free from incidents. In fact, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) statistics for 2019 show that there were 240 fatalities and 53 accidents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An in-flight injury can range from mild to severe and involve:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turbulence<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Burns and scalding<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/practice-areas\/slip-and-fall\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slip and fall<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> incidents<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concussion<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food poisoning<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twisted ankle injuries<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whatever the result, if it happens on an airplane, commercial or private, it\u2019s always worth investigating. It\u2019s also worth your time to know your legal rights, which is what we\u2019ll now look at in greater detail.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><b>Common Causes of In-Flight Injury<\/b><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, it\u2019s essential to understand what constitutes a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/personal-injury\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">personal injury<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This term encompasses any situation that causes hurt to an individual, whether it\u2019s a slip and fall, <a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/what-to-do-after-car-accident\/\">car accident<\/a> or animal attack. In the case of <a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/which-is-safer-air-travel-or-car-travel\/\">air travel<\/a>, personal injury often involves the incidents mentioned above.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, many personal injuries are sustained by passengers as they board or disembark a plane. Sometimes this is due to negligence on the part of the airline or because flight attendants aren\u2019t paying proper attention to passengers who need their help.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples of airline and staff carelessness include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overhead lockers not being correctly secured, leading to baggage falling on passengers<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The flight hitting a pocket of turbulence<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unattended food trolleys rolling down an aisle into a passenger<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improper food and health hygiene causing passenger sickness<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Faulty aircraft equipment<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The worst-case scenario: an actual <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/plane-crash-lawyer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">plane crash<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><b>Legal Claims in In-Flight Accidents<\/b><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">If you\u2019re unlucky enough to be involved in a plane-related personal injury incident, the airline or its employees can be held accountable if proof of negligence is found. In terms of your rights as a passenger, legal claims vary on an individual basis. However, in many cases, the legal theory of negligence is the most common type of claim.<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This claim looks at how airlines have to maintain an exceptional safety standard towards passengers, so any personal injury sustained while on an aircraft is probably due to abject carelessness. People who can be held accountable include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flight attendants<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pilots<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintenance workers<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ground crew<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The airline\u2019s safety inspectors<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s also important to note that an<a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/demystifying-the-personal-injury-statute-of-limitations-why-it-might-not-be-too-late-to-sue\/\"> injury might not be the fault of another person<\/a>, but equipment, a vehicle, or part of the aircraft. In these cases, you could be liable to make a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/blog\/3-types-of-product-liability-claims\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">product liability claim<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Examples of things that might cause a personal injury include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Onboard equipment (such as food trolleys and seatbelts)<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overhead luggage compartments<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The loading ramp<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The plane itself\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, an airline isn\u2019t responsible for any passenger injury you cause yourself by acting irresponsibly, but it is responsible for its employees\u2019 actions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\"><b>There are many types of injuries that can happen while on a flight. If you or a loved one were harmed, you need to speak with an experienced personal injury lawyer who can help you. Call 1-800-567-HURT today!<\/b><\/h4>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><b>Filing a Plane Accident Lawsuit<\/b><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s one thing to be the victim of an in-flight accident, but it\u2019s quite another to lodge a successful claim. That\u2019s why it\u2019s vital to put together as tight a case as possible to stand a better chance of getting the compensation you deserve.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doing so includes getting answers to any questions you might have, as well as being as prepared as possible. The main way to do this is to find someone who can help you deal with aviation laws, Federal Aviation Administration regulations and any other specific rules related to airline litigation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is where we come in. We have knowledgeable personal injury lawyers well-versed in aviation law who can help improve your chances of getting the results you want. Call for a free consultation at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/team\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-800-567-HURT<\/span><\/a><b><i>.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><b>PRO TIP:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cBefore pursuing any legal actions, you should see if your in-flight injury involved a violation of Federal Aviation Administration Regulations. These regulations will help you quickly determine what course of action you can take, and if there are any relevant rules that apply to your specific incident.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><b>Plane Accident Lawsuit FAQs<\/b><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><b>What is the time period in which a plane accident lawsuit must be filed?<\/b><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every country, state and province has its own statute of limitations. This is a period in which you\u2019re able to file a claim. However, many airlines are covered by the IATA\u2019s Montreal Convention, which gives you two years to file a lawsuit. Get in touch with us to get more details and see if you\u2019re still able to file your claim.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><b>Do I need a lawyer to file a plane accident lawsuit?<\/b><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though it\u2019s possible to sue an airline in small claims court, this tends to be for situations involving lost luggage and missed flights. To stand a better chance of lodging a successful personal injury airline lawsuit, you should contact Diamond &amp; Diamond today.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><b>Is the airline liable for my slip and fall injury during a flight?<\/b><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, although there\u2019s a caveat. Was the flight international or domestic? International flights are usually covered by the Montreal Convention, which means the airline is held responsible for your care and safety. If it\u2019s domestic, you may need to prove the accident was the airline\u2019s fault and not your carelessness. In either case, it pays to have the support of a reputable legal team like Diamond &amp; Diamond, so send us an email or call us today.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s common knowledge that air travel is one of the safest forms of transport, but that doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s completely free from incidents. In fact, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) statistics for 2019 show that there were 240 fatalities and 53 accidents. An in-flight injury can range from mild to severe and involve: Turbulence&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":12026,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[812],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9010","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-legal-needs","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9010","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9010"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9010\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12026"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9010"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9010"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9010"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}