It could be hard to comprehend that there are more than 45,000 flights each day in the United States and that these planes deliver about 3,000,000 passengers to various destinations. With that massive number of people using this form of transportation, most people picture giant airliners that pull up to a stationary terminal for passengers to board and disembark the plane. However, that is not always the case. There are countless smaller jets transporting passengers to more remote areas with smaller airports that require the use of mobile airplane loading ramps or steps for the passengers to board or leave the plane. Sadly, while there are countless safety guidelines and rules related to the maintenance and care of airplanes used for commercial purposes, the regulations for these mobile loading ramps must not be as stringent as they are often the cause of a passenger accident injury.
Issues from damaged or worn steps to broken or missing hand safety rails are very common on these pieces of equipment. The unfortunate part is that with just a simple inspection of the equipment, many hazards could be eliminated or repaired to ensure the safety of the customers who are paying their hard-earned money to use this form of transportation. But airlines and the ground crews from all these major airlines routinely fail to make the inspections or take action when there is damage or a hazard that could result in a customer injury:
- Delta Air Lines (DL)
- United Airlines (UA)
- American Airlines (AA)
- Lufthansa Group (LH)
- International Airlines Group (BA/IB)
- Emirates (EK)
- Air France/KLM (AF/KL)
- Southwest Airlines (WN)
- China Southern Airlines (CZ)
- Air China (CA)
- Qatar Airways (QR)
- Turkish Airlines (TK)
- China Eastern Airlines (MU)
- Air Canada (AC)
- Ryanair (FR)
- Qantas Airways (QF)
- Singapore Airlines (SQ)
- All Nippon Airways (NH)
- LATAM Airlines (LA)
- Korean Air (KE)
- easyJet (U2)
- Cathay Pacific (CX)
- Japan Airlines (JL)
- Alaska Airlines (AS)
- JetBlue Airways (B6)
- IndiGo (6E)
- Hainan Airlines (HU)
- Jet2 (LS)
- EVA Air (BR)
- China Airlines (CI)
If you or a loved one recently suffered an injury because of a damaged airplane loading ramp, please know that the legal team at Normandie Law Firm is here to assist you in resolving this matter. Our expert office staff can be reached 24/7 to ensure you get the information and guidance needed to find peace of mind and focus on your healing. In addition, they can answer your general questions about the rights of personal injury victims and how our staff will help you understand your right to seek compensation for the harm you sustained via a damaged airplane loading ramp injury lawsuit. Finally, we hope you will accept our offer of a free consultation with a seasoned damaged airplane loading ramp accident injury lawyer to evaluate your case thoroughly.
After sharing the details of the accident with your lawyer and answering any remaining questions they have to gain a full understanding of the incident, they will provide you with a full evaluation of the legal merit of the claim and your ability to file a lawsuit to secure compensation for your losses and expenses due to the incident. With that information and understanding, you can begin to make well-informed choices about action that will help eliminate the stress and costly medical expenses facing you, as well as lost income and other issues that add to the challenges facing all personal injury victims.
Please also know that even after gaining all of this vital help and guidance, you are never obligated to hire Normandie Law Firm, nor are you required to take any legal action related to the injuries suffered due to the damaged airplane loading ramp. Our only goal in offering the free consultation and legal information is to ensure that all injury victims like yourself who were hurt due to a damaged airplane loading ramp understand their rights and how to take legal action to secure the compensation owed to them for the harm they endured. Please reach out to our staff today to discuss the case and the time remaining to take legal action.
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Common Injuries Caused By Damaged Airplane Loading Ramps
Sadly, the harm that can occur on the small ramps used to enter and exit a plane can be severe. Even a slight loss of traction or footing can result in a slip and fall or trip and fall that causes one or more of the following injuries to the innocent victim:
- Back, neck, and spinal cord damage
- Partial or complete amputations
- Broken or shattered bones
- Joint dislocations and destruction of the soft connective tissue of the joints
- Compound fractures
- Severe lacerations and puncture wounds that involve damage to internal organs and internal bleeding
- Harm to the delicate skin on the face as well as the eyes, ears, nose, and mouth
- Head injuries that might include a skull fracture, severe concussion, brain bleed, or other traumatic brain injuries
Who Is To Be Held Responsible For My Damaged Airplane Loading Ramp Injuries?
Ultimately, the airline providing your transportation is responsible for providing passengers with a safe means of entering and exiting the airplane. The airline employees should inspect the safety and function of the airplane ramp as well as all the other features and functions of the plane. If the crew is not meeting this legal obligation for routine inspections and care of the loading ramp, they will likely be found negligent in their duty of care. And when that negligence causes or contributes to the harm of a passenger, the victim has the right to seek compensation for their losses and expenses created by the damaged airplane loading ramp accident. Please contact Normandie Law Firm today to discuss the details of the injury incident and understand your legal right to pursue a lawsuit and any funds owed to you for harm caused by negligence.
How Much Is My Damaged Airplane Loading Ramp Lawsuit Worth?
As the victim of a personal injury, you have the right to seek compensation for the actual losses and expenses you face because of the injury incident on the airplane loading ramp. The allowable expenses you incurred will be used to determine the compensation amount for your lawsuit, as the court awards no predetermined amounts. Working closely with your Normandie Law Firm legal team, you will gather all the documentation to confirm your allowable expenses that will be used in the process and typically include but are not always limited to:
- The cost of all current and projected medical care for the injuries suffered in the damaged airplane loading ramp incident, as well as any emotional care needed to address the trauma and stress of the injuries and incident
- The cost of all legal services related to preparing, filing, and litigating your damaged airplane loading ramp injury lawsuit
- The replacement cost of any personal property that was damaged or destroyed in the incident on the damaged airplane loading ramp
- All lost wages if the victim is unable to work at their regular job until the injuries suffered on the damaged airplane loading ramp have healed, and they are medically cleared to return to the duties of their job
If the harm sustained in the injury incident is severe and will require a lengthy recovery period, the victim is often permitted to seek added compensation for their pain and suffering. However, this is not a documented amount, so they must depend on the guidance of their legal team to select a fair and reasonable amount that the court will accept. They will review recently resolved cases that have similar details to ensure they are providing you with a reasonable yet robust amount that will cover this aspect of your compensation.
How Long Do I Have To File My Personal Injury Lawsuit?
As the victim of injuries caused by a damaged airplane loading ramp, you are given two years from the date of the injury incident to file your lawsuit with the court. If the case is not filed before the time limit expires, you will lose the right to seek compensation and justice for the harm caused by this specific incident. In addition, there are minimal exceptions that would provide a victim with added time to file a lawsuit once the original time limit has passed. Please reach out to Normandie Law Firm today to discuss the time remaining for you to take legal action related to this matter.
No Upfront Legal Fees Or Expenses At Normandie Law Firm
When you hire Normandie Law Firm to handle your damaged airplane loading ramp injury lawsuit, we never ask for any upfront legal fees or expenses to begin working on the case. Our client-friendly payment policy is to only get paid for our work and investment in preparing and litigating the case after the lawsuit is resolved and our client has the compensation needed to cover their legal fees and expenses. In addition, you should know that if your Normandie Law Firm damaged airplane loading ramp lawyer fails to win the case and deliver the compensation you need for expenses and losses, you owe the firm nothing.
Please reach out to Normandie Law Firm today to discuss the options open to you to hold the airline and any negligent airline employees accountable for the negligence that caused you to suffer injuries, losses, and expenses. We understand that the thought of facing the powerful legal team of a massive airline could be overwhelming. But please know that the lawyers at Normandie Law Firm will never give up and will not stop until we have gotten the justice and compensation you deserve. Our staff can be reached around the clock to assist you in beginning the process of taking control of the situation and overcoming the hardships that were created when you were hurt simply by entering or exiting an airplane using a damaged loading ramp.
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