If you are an international traveler then the airline’s liability is controlled entirely by international treaties. The Warsaw and Montreal Conventions determine liability for passenger injuries on international flights. Under the Montreal Convention, the concept of negligence is irrelevant - the only thing you need to prove is that your injury was caused by an “accident”. The United States Supreme Court, has ruled that this includes an unusual or unexpected event that happens to the passenger.
If you suffer an injury on an international flight, the Montreal Convention entitles you to compensation for your financial and emotional damages. However, you cannot seek compensation for emotional damages unless you also sustained a physical injury. In short, the Montreal Convention holds the airline responsible for passengers’ custody and care.
If you are a domestic traveler, you can hold the airline liable for negligence under international travel rules if the flight itinerary includes any destination in a foreign country. This is true even if your injury occurs during the domestic portion of your flight.
At Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC, we have handled a wide variety of cases that involved airline passenger injuries. Some common types of airline injuries include:
In addition to representing passengers that suffered injuries while on an airline we have also brought claims for individuals who were injured while working at airports, or going to and from airports and airplanes, and people injured in various types of accidents involving planes and airports. We represented residents of a New York City apartment building that was severely damaged in an airplane crash caused by New York Yankee pitcher Cory Lidle.
In matters of personal injury and wrongful death, our results speak for themselves. The attorneys at Jaroslawicz & Jaros have achieved verdicts or settlements of over $1 Million for hundreds of individual clients.
If you or someone you love suffered an injury on an airline, speak to a lawyer at Jaroslawicz & Jaros today. Call our office for a free legal consultation regarding your injury, your rights and your legal options. If we agree to handle your case, we will work on a contingency fee basis so you don’t have to worry about any upfront costs.
At Jaroslawicz & Jaros, we have over 40 years of experience helping accident victims in New York recover compensation. The clients we represent benefit from the personal attention of our knowledgeable and experienced attorneys.
The attorneys at Jaroslawicz & Jaros have obtained verdicts and settlements of over $1 Million for hundreds of our individual clients. Since all New York personal injury law firms generally charge the same legal fee why not hire an experienced law firm with a proven track record?
When you retain the New York City accident lawyers at Jaroslawicz & Jaros, you will always work directly with your lawyer, and not with a paralegal or secretary. We will always be available to you! Our hundreds of positive client reviews and testimonials speak for themselves.
Contact the attorneys at Jaroslawicz & Jaros for a free legal consultation regarding your rights and your legal options. If we agree to handle your case, we will work on a contingency fee basis so that you don’t have to worry about any upfront costs.
You can reach partner Abraham Jaros directly, either call his cell 917-842-9544, or email him at ajaros@lawjaros.com. Or call Jaroslawicz & Jaros at 212 227 2780 in New York, or toll free 800-269-2780, or submit an online questionnaire.