With 3M passengers on flights in the United States each day, there are sure to be a lot of trips made to the bathrooms on those nearly 45,000 daily flights. It might not sound like a significant amount of use, but if only 25% of the passengers use the facilities 75,000 times a day, these bathroom door latches are put to the test. Then add in the opening and closing when the crew is cleaning and inspecting the spaces, and you discover the bathroom door latches could be one of the most overworked parts of any airliner.
What you might not know is that accidents related to bathroom door latch failures are fairly common. The issue arises when a passenger is walking past the door, and it swings open, hitting the passerby. These injury accidents might sound almost like an old-style comedy routine, but in reality, they can be very harmful to the unsuspecting injury victim. Other injuries occur when the latch fails to release and the passenger is unable to open the door; as they shift their weight, they stumble and can fall into the wall or another nearby passenger.
The most unfortunate information regarding the service and repair of damaged or worn-out bathroom door latches on airplanes is that the issue is not limited to one airline or type of plane. These injury incidents are reported on all airlines, including the 30 largest carriers in the world:
- 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 family member have recently suffered in-flight airline injuries from a broken bathroom door latch, please know that this is not a laughing matter, and you have the right to seek justice and compensation for the losses and expenses incurred because of the incident. The expert legal team at Normandie Law Firm is ready to use their decades of combined expertise in settling cases involving all major airlines to help you get the resolution you need. Our office staff can be reached 24/7 to help you understand your rights as a personal injury victim and how to take action to ensure you receive the full compensation that is owed to you for the injuries, losses, and expenses created when you were hurt by a damaged or broken airline bathroom door latch.
We also hope that after speaking with a Normandie Law Firm representative, you will accept our generous offer of a free consultation with one of our personal injury lawyers who specializes in cases involving in-flight airline injuries. Once you have shared the details of the in-flight injury incident, they will gather all the information needed to fully evaluate the legal merit of the case and let you know if you have reason to consider filing a personal injury lawsuit against the airline. With this information, you can begin to make choices that could help you resolve the issues of costly medical bills, lost income, and other challenges faced by personal injury victims, But please also know that you are never obligated to sue the airline or hire Normandie Law Firm, even if you choose to pursue a lawsuit. Our only purpose in providing this information to you for free is to ensure that all personal injury victims have the information needed to use the legal system as it was created to protect themselves and their stable financial futures. Please reach out to the Normandie Law Firm staff today, as there is a time limit for you to take any legal action related to this matter.
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The Sad Truth About Maintenance For Airline Bathroom Doors And Latches
When you think about being on a commercial airline flight, you feel confident in the safety of the trip because of all the rules and regulations the airline must follow regarding the care of the plane and the safety of passengers. But that level of inspection and service is not for the entire aircraft. The focus is primarily on the components that are required to safely fly the plane and land it. So, the bathroom door latch is likely to get no attention until it is too late to avoid a passenger injury.
However, that does not mean the staff of the airline is not responsible for testing and maintaining the function of all devices on the plane. They have the legal obligation to protect the safety of all passengers on each flight from all safety concerns, including a damaged or broken bathroom door latch. If the staff failed to report and repair that latch, they were negligent in their duty of care and concern for the safety of the passengers in their charge. Please do not hesitate to contact Normandie Law Firm today if you feel that airline staff negligence was a factor in your in-flight airline injury because of a broken bathroom door latch.
Common Injuries Suffered Because Of A Broken Airline Bathroom Door Latch
Of course there are instances where a broken bathroom door latch on an airplane result in only minor harm such as a little scrape or bruise, However, there are also many other cases where the injury victim is not that fortunate. The victims who are often the most severely injured in these incidents are the elderly or children who are more susceptible to the following injuries:
- Fractured, broken, or shattered bones
- Compound fractures
- Dislocated joints and damage to the soft connective tissue of the joints
- Injuries to the back, neck, or spinal cord
- Harm to the delicate skin of the face or the eyes, ears, nose, and mouth
- Severe lacerations and puncture wounds that can involve damage to internal organs and internal bleeding
- Head injuries that could include a severe concussion, skull fracture, brain bleed, or other traumatic brain injuries
The impact from the broken door that suddenly opens and strikes a passenger can cause injuries as well as cause the victim to fall. The other obstacles in the area, such as seats, other doors, or the serving cart for the airplane, can all become part of the injury incident if they are nearby and the victim falls onto them. Please know that it is best to get a medical evaluation when leaving the plane to ensure you are not seriously hurt and have injuries masked by the shock of the incident. Then, contact Normandie Law Firm to discuss the possibility of a personal injury lawsuit against the airline to cover your losses and expenses.
How Much Is My Personal Injury Lawsuit Against An Airline Worth
It is critical for the victim of a personal injury incident to understand that there are no predetermined compensation amounts awarded by the court for certain accidents or injuries. Instead, the value of each lawsuit is determined by evaluating the actual losses and expenses of the victim due to their injuries. Working closely with the staff at Normandie Law Firm, you will gather all the documentation to verify your allowable expenses used in this process, which typically include:
- The replacement cost of any personal property damaged or destroyed during the in-flight injury incident
- The cost of all legal services related to preparing, filing, and litigating the lawsuit against the airline for your in-flight injuries due to the damaged bathroom door latch
- All current and projected medical expenses related to the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of the injuries suffered on the airplane, as well as the cost of any emotional therapy or counseling to address the trauma and stress caused by the injuries and incident
- The victims lost income if the harm sustained during the in-flight injury from the damaged bathroom door latch prevented them from working at their regular job until they are fully healed and cleared by their medical care providers to return to the duties of their job
What Is The Time Limit To File My Personal Injury Lawsuit?
Personal injury victims are given two years from the date of their injury incident to file a lawsuit with the court. If the case is not filed within that time, the victim loses the right to seek compensation for the harm caused by the incident. It is also critical to note that there are very few exceptions that would allow the victim to seek and secure added time to pursue legal action after the two years have passed. Please reach out to Normandie Law Firm today to discuss the time remaining for you to file a lawsuit related to this matter.
How Can I Afford To Hire Normandie Law Firm?
When you attend your free consultation with a Normandie Law Firm lawyer, they will explain the legal merit of your case, and at that time, they will extend the offer to handle your lawsuit. It is the policy of the firm to take on any case with legal merit and never require any payment from the client until the case is completed and they have the compensation that includes funds to cover their legal fees and other expenses. Finally, if your Normandie Law Firm lawyer fails to win your case and deliver that much-needed compensation, you owe the firm nothing for the time and monetary investment made to prepare and litigate the lawsuit. Please reach out to the caring office staff at Normandie Law Firm and learn more about the opportunity to seek compensation for the harm you suffered in flight due to a damaged bathroom door latch.
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