Airline Accident

If you have been injured following an accident on board of a commercial or private aircraft, or during embarkation or disembarkation from an aircraft around the globe, you may be eligible to make a claim for compensation in view of your injuries. Alternatively, if a member of your family has been involved in a fatal aircraft accident then you may be entitled to bring a claim for bereavement, funeral expenses and loss of household income, provided you are a dependent.

It may be possible to pursue a claim against your air carrier in the UK under the Montreal Convention, even if your accident occurred outside of the UK. You may have a choice of where to bring your claim, including the country where the carrier is based, your destination or your home country, provided the carrier has some business there. Further, the Convention stipulates that you may be eligible for compensation even where the aircraft carrier was not at fault.

Damages can be awarded for pain and suffering, loss of earnings, loss of amenity and medical expenses. It is worth knowing that the time limit to bring a claim for injuries sustained while on an aircraft or during embarkation and disembarkation is only two years. If you think you might be able to bring a claim for your injuries, contact one of our experienced claims handlers by completing an online claims form or calling 0800 612 2590. During this initial consultation, the claims handler will discuss the details of the injury and the accident with you, so we can assess the merits of your case.