Passenger Rights After a Commercial Airline Accident

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A blurry image of passengers during an airline accident Air travel is often one of the safest ways to get from point A to point B. However, the consequences can be devastating when something goes wrong.

If you or a loved one has been involved in a commercial airline accident, you might feel overwhelmed and unsure of your protections. This blog breaks down your legal rights as a passenger and explains how attorneys can help.

Kline & Specter, PC, is widely recognized for representing individuals who have been seriously harmed. With decades of experience and a strong record of success, our team is prepared to support and guide you after an aviation incident.

Your Rights as an Airline Passenger

After a commercial airline accident, passengers have specific protections under both U.S. and international law. Some of the most important rights include:

  • Right to compensation: Airlines are often responsible for compensating passengers who are injured or experience financial loss due to an accident. This includes medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering.
  • Right to legal representation: You have the right to hire a lawyer for assistance in navigating complex claims and negotiations with airlines and insurers.
  • Right to medical care: Passengers are entitled to immediate medical evaluation and necessary treatment after an incident.
  • Right to information: Airlines must inform passengers and families promptly about accidents and available support services.

Depending on the circumstances, international agreements like the Montreal Convention may apply. This sets additional standards for compensation and liability.

How an Attorney Can Help

Following a commercial airline incident, a personal injury attorney is pivotal in safeguarding your rights and pursuing fair compensation. They will:

  • Investigate the situation.
  • Gather crucial evidence.
  • Consult experts.
  • Build a strong claim.
  • Manage communications with insurers and airlines.
  • Calculate damages like medical costs, lost income, and emotional harm.
  • If necessary, take your case to court.

Protect Your Future After an Airline Accident

A commercial airline accident changes your life in an instant. Knowing your rights and partnering with an experienced legal team can impact your recovery and financial future.

Kline & Specter is ready to stand by your or your loved one’s side. Reach out today and call 215-772-1000 to discuss your options.

Kline & Specter provides free and confidential evaluations of potential cases. Kline & Specter handles cases in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and New York. For cases outside those states, the law firm works with local attorneys in each state as applicable.

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We work closely with you to help ensure you receive every bit of legal, medical, insurance and financial assistance to which you are entitled.

We care about making things right. In a lot of cases, that means getting you more than just money. Our cases have resulted in safety improvements in medical care, consumer products, mass transit, motor vehicles, public utilities, police conduct and more.

We provide free case reviews and we work on a contingent fee basis, meaning we don’t get paid unless you win.

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