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Aeroplane Accident Personal Injury Claims
Introduction to Accidents on Aeroplanes
About Plane Accidents
Causes of Plane Crashes or Rough Landings
Injuries caused by Plane Crashes
Other Accidents on Flights
Accidents on Planes
Time Limits to make an Aeroplane Accident Claim
Plane Accident Time Limits
Aeroplane Accident Compensation Claim Advice
How to start a claim for compensation after an Accident on a Flight
Introduction to Accidents on Aeroplanes
About Plane Accidents
Aeroplanes are a big part of everyday life now and in the main, air travel is very safe. Accidents do happen though and if you are injured whilst boarding, travelling on or departing an aircraft then you may be able to make a personal injury compensation claim.
At Thompsons Solicitors we have experience of dealing with many different types of injuries caused whilst travelling on an aeroplane. If you would like to discuss your particular case in more detail to find out if we can help you with a personal injury claim for compensation call us on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online compensation claim forms.
Causes of Plane Crashes or Rough Landings
Injuries caused by Plane Crashes
There are many different factors which can cause a plane to encounter difficulties taking off, flying or landing. Some of the most common causes of plane crashes or difficult landings and take offs include:
- Weather conditions such as lightning, ice and snow and volcanic ash
- Birds striking the plane
- Engine failure or stalling
- Fire
- Misinformation (from ground crews, air traffic control or maps)
If you have suffered an injury whilst travelling on an aeroplane and would like to know if you are entitled to make a personal injury claim, contact Thompsons Solicitors on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.
Other Accidents on Flights
Accidents on Planes
As well as crashes and bumpy landings, there are many other ways which people suffer injuries on an aeroplane. Some of the most common injury claims we have dealt with at Thompsons have included:
- Hot food or drinks being spilled onto passengers by cabin crew
- Food poisoning from airline meals
- Passengers being hit by falling objects from above
- Passengers injured by trolleys being moved up and down the aisles
- Lacerations caused by sharp edges of seating etc
- Slips and trips on plane stairs, jetway or loading bridge
If you have suffered an injury on an aeroplane, you may be entitled to make a personal injury claim for compensation. For more information about how Thompsons may be able to help, contact us on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.
Time Limits to make an Aeroplane Accident Claim
Plane Accident Time Limits
In the UK the legal time limit for making a personal injury claim is normally 3 years from the date of the accident (with a few exceptions). Accidents on aeroplanes; however, are covered by separate regulations and you must make a claim for compensation within two years of the accident date in the majority of cases.
Due to the shorter time limits involved, if you have been injured whilst travelling on, boarding or departing an aircraft you should seek immediate legal advice about whether you are entitled to make a claim for compensation. You can reach Thompsons by calling 08000 224 224 or by completing one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.
Aeroplane Accident Compensation Claim Advice
How to start a claim for compensation after an Accident on a Flight
If you or someone you know has suffered an injury or illness whilst on an aeroplane, telephone us now for accurate claim advice.
There are strict time limits in place to make any injury claim including claims originating from accidents on planes. For further information, contact us or visit our Questions Answered page.
Thompsons Solicitors are experts in all personal injury matters. We will be able to advise you whether or not you have a valid claim for compensation. Our specialist personal injury lawyers will be happy to talk you through the process of making a claim in plain English and will be happy to answer any questions or queries you may have.
If your claim has to be pursued outside the Courts of England and Wales, we cannot guarantee a no cost service because different rules apply. Each case will be reviewed on its own merits and appropriate advice will be provided before any costs are incurred.
Telephone us now on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.
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