Are Airlines Liable for Injuries?

Are airlines liable for injuries? It’s a good question and the answer, in certain circumstances, is yes, they can be.

As exciting as it is boarding a plane for a trip away, unfortunately, accidents can occur when boarding, on board, and when disembarking the flight.

If the accident wasn’t your fault, you could seek compensation for your injuries. Winns is ready to help you every step of the way.

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What are the common airplane injury types?

If you were to suffer because of an accident that you believe wasn’t your fault, you could claim compensation from the airline for an airplane injury, to help with recovery or adapting to a life affected by the injuries sustained.

The important element to making a claim of this nature is proving that liability rests with the airline in relation to the accident. The range of common injuries sustained include:

• Head injuries – More and more people are bringing increasingly heavy hand luggage on board with overhead storage getting more congested. If they were to fall out, they can cause concussion and other head injuries.
• Impact injuries – If turbulence is particularly rough on a flight, it can throw people off balance and cause them to hit seats, the food/drinks trolleys, and other inanimate objects. This can lead to injuries at the point of contact.
• Sprains, ligament damage, and broken bones – While moving around an aircraft, the potential for slips and trips increases. The possibility of injury rises even further when boarding and disembarking the aircraft, as surfaces may be slippery underfoot from weather conditions.

Are airlines always liable for airplane injury compensation?

It depends on the circumstances of the accident as to whether the airline can be held liable for it.

You may think if you’re injured because of an accident on a plane, it’s the aircraft operator’s responsibility. But assignment of liability is based on who is at fault and what is identified as the cause of the accident.

There are exceptions where the aircraft operator would avoid liability, such as when the accident is caused by the negligence of the passenger involved, acts of God (exceptional circumstances beyond the control of the aircraft operator), or the negligence of a third party.

By discussing your accident with the legal team at Winns, they can ascertain how the accident occurred, what happened to you as a result, and be able to tell you if you can make a claim for airplane injury compensation.

We offer a no-obligation, free of charge chat with one of our advisors; make the call today to get started.

Why choose Winns?

With an experienced and effective team on hand to support you every step of the way, we work on a no win no fee basis meaning you don’t pay a penny if your claim is unsuccessful. There are no upfront costs to pay, no spiralling legal fees if your claim becomes more complex, and no surprises along the way.

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