A flight or airport injury claim allows passengers to seek compensation for accidents caused by negligence while travelling. Airlines, airport authorities, and ground service providers have a duty of care to ensure passenger safety. If this duty is breached, you may be entitled to claim for injuries, medical costs, and financial losses.

Who Can Make a Claim?

✔ Passengers injured at airports due to unsafe conditions.
✔ Travellers hurt in in-flight incidents caused by turbulence, falling objects, or service staff negligence.
✔ Employees injured while working at an airport or airline.
✔ Passengers involved in transport accidents at the airport, including shuttle buses or baggage carts.

Common Types of Flight & Airport Accidents

Airport-Related Injuries

✔ Slips, trips, and falls – Wet floors, uneven surfaces, or poorly maintained walkways.
✔ Luggage-related injuries – Falling suitcases from baggage carousels or overhead compartments.
✔ Transport accidents – Incidents involving airport shuttles, escalators, or baggage carts.
✔ Security screening injuries – Accidents during airport security procedures.

In-Flight Injuries

✔ Turbulence-related injuries – Sudden movements causing falls or impact injuries.
✔ Falling objects – Items falling from overhead compartments due to improper storage.
✔ Food & drink-related burns – Spilled hot beverages or poor food handling.
✔ Defective seating or equipment injuries – Malfunctioning seatbelts or broken tray tables.

Types of Compensation for Flight & Airport Injury Claims

If you were injured at an airport or on a flight, our solicitors can help you recover compensation for financial losses, medical expenses, and pain and suffering.

What Can Be Claimed?

✔ Medical expenses – Hospital treatment, rehabilitation, and therapy costs.
✔ Loss of earnings – Compensation for time off work due to injury.
✔ Pain and suffering – Damages for physical and emotional distress.
✔ Additional travel expenses – Costs incurred due to the accident.

How to Make a Flight & Airport Injury Claim

Filing a claim for an airport or in-flight accident requires proving that negligence led to your injuries. Our solicitors will guide you through the legal process.

Steps in a Flight & Airport Injury Claim

✔ Initial case assessment – Our legal team reviews the circumstances of your accident.
✔ Collecting evidence – Gathering CCTV footage, medical records, and witness statements.
✔ Proving liability – Establishing responsibility of the airline, airport authority, or third-party service provider.
✔ Negotiating with insurers – Seeking a fair settlement for your injuries.
✔ Legal action if necessary – Pursuing court proceedings if an agreement cannot be reached.

Time Limits for Flight & Airport Injury Claims

Time limits apply for making a claim for an injury at an airport or on a flight.

Typical Claim Time Limits

✔ 2 years – Claims under the Montreal Convention for in-flight injuries.
✔ 2 years – Claims against an Irish or EU airport authority.
✔ Foreign time limits – Vary depending on the country where the accident occurred.

Challenges in Flight & Airport Injury Claims

Filing a claim for an airport or flight accident can be complex due to international laws, airline policies, and liability disputes. Our solicitors specialise in handling these claims.

Common Challenges in Flight & Airport Injury Cases

✔ Determining liability – Establishing responsibility among multiple parties.
✔ Navigating international legal frameworks – Applying the correct laws for claims involving foreign airlines or airports.
✔ Proving negligence – Gathering evidence to demonstrate duty of care breaches.
✔ Meeting strict deadlines – Ensuring claims are filed within legal time limits.

Why Choose Our Solicitors for Flight & Airport Injury Claims?

✔ Specialists in travel injury law – Extensive experience in airport and flight injury cases.
✔ Knowledge of international travel regulations – Expertise in the Montreal Convention and EU laws.
✔ High success rate – Helping clients secure rightful compensation.
✔ Comprehensive legal support – Personalised guidance throughout the claims process.

Contact Our Solicitors for Flight & Airport Injury Claims

If you have suffered an injury at an airport or during a flight, our legal team is here to assist you.

Contact our solicitors today for expert advice and a confidential consultation.