You know to call an attorney if you were in an aircraft accident, but do you know the other times when you should call a Long Beach airplane accident lawyer? Do you think you may have a case but you aren’t 100% sure? Yes, obviously, you should absolutely call an attorney if you or someone that you love has been injured in an aircraft crash. However, there are other scenarios where you should contact an attorney that you might not be aware of.
Call After an Aircraft Accident (Any Kind of Aircraft Accident)
Of course, if you’re in a passenger jet that crashes and you or someone you love are injured in that crash, it is a good idea to reach out to an attorney. That way, you have a professional ascertain how much of a case you have, let you know what kind of compensation you could receive, and then they can represent you in the case.
The same holds true, however, if you’re in any other kind of aircraft accident: even those involving a helicopter, military aircraft, a charter plane, a private one, a corporate flight, and more.
Call After an Injury
That being said, you don’t need to have been injured in a crash to be eligible for compensation. For the sake of simplicity, the plane doesn’t need to have crashed out of the sky for you to receive compensation should you have been injured on the plane.
Perhaps you were injured in some other way on the plane, through the negligence and/or recklessness of another party that didn’t involve the plane hitting the ground. Belal and the team can help you here as well.
Call to Find Who is Liable
In an airplane accident, many different parties could be liable. Belal and the team can bring the strongest possible case against all involved so that you receive your maximum compensation. Yes, if you’re injured on a plane, then the pilot is most likely liable. However, if there were a defect with the plane, the manufacturer may be liable, and the maintenance workers may be as well. If it’s a commercial airline, the airline itself could be liable. If it’s a private plane/helicopter, the owner may be liable. All of those parties and others may have, at least partially, caused your injuries.
Call if You’re Hurt At Any Point of the Air Travel Process
Airplane accidents encompass more than the catastrophic crashes often depicted in the media. Many injuries that occur during air travel happen under less dramatic circumstances but are no less impactful.
Passengers can suffer serious harm during turbulence, a sudden loss of altitude, or as a result of negligence by the airline staff. Such injuries may include being thrown from a seat, colliding with other passengers, or sustaining trauma from improperly secured items. These cases, though varied, underscore the importance of holding responsible parties accountable.
Turbulence is one of the most common non-crash-related causes of injury aboard an aircraft. Passengers can be injured when thrown around the cabin due to unexpected and intense shifts in altitude. Similarly, airline staff can contribute to unsafe conditions by failing to secure luggage, improperly handling food or beverage carts, or neglecting other critical responsibilities.
In some cases, aggressive or unruly passengers create unsafe conditions, leading to physical altercations or accidents. These instances often result in preventable injuries that entitle passengers to seek compensation.
Call if You’re Hurt in the Airport
Injuries are not confined to the aircraft itself. Airports are frequent sites of accidents, with slip-and-fall injuries leading the list. Busy terminals, hurried travelers, and occasionally poorly maintained facilities create an environment ripe for accidents.
From moving walkways to crowded food courts, the risk of injury in an airport is significant. Establishing liability in such cases depends largely on the location of the incident. When an injury occurs in the terminal, the airport operator may bear responsibility. However, once aboard the aircraft, liability typically shifts to the airline.
Additionally, the pilot and ground crew share responsibility for ensuring a safe travel experience. The pilot must operate the aircraft safely, while ground personnel are charged with its upkeep and readiness for flight. If a defect in the aircraft causes an injury, liability may extend to manufacturers, maintenance crews, or other third parties. Each of these scenarios requires a diligent investigation to identify and hold accountable those at fault.
A Long Beach Airplane Accident Lawyer Who Can Help
As you can see, with so many different parties involved, any cases involving an airline injury can become very complex very quickly. From the initial case evaluation, Belal can help.
Belal Hamideh, in his capacity as a Long Beach airplane accident lawyer, offers experienced legal representation to clients injured during air travel in California. By identifying responsible parties and building compelling cases, the firm seeks to help injured passengers navigate the complexities of aviation injury claims and recover the compensation they deserve.
Once we take your case, we get right to work investigating what really happened and then representing you as aggressively as possible. We do not accept payment unless we win the case and we win 99% of the time. Even then, our payment comes from your compensation, so there is no downside to reaching out to us for a free case evaluation. To schedule a free case evaluation with an airplane accident lawyer, you can message us through our site or call.