The Airbus 350 is a luxury aircraft primarily used by Delta Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Singapore Airlines. With its high-tech features and spacious cabins, flying in a 350 is considered the ultimate traveling experience. But Airbus’s high-class reputation can’t hide the company’s dismissal of safety concerns regarding their luxury airplanes. Safety issues range from compromised insulation to fuel tank explosions that can put hundreds lives at risk in just one flight. When these problems lead to fatalities and life-changing injuries, Airbus must be ordered to compensate their victims and their loved ones. If you or a loved one was involved in a plane accident while on board an Airbus 350, call the Normandie Law Firm to learn about your legal options.
Airbus 350 Safety Issues
Airbus is currently facing heavy criticism after they dismissed complaints from Qatar Airways concerning chipped and peeling paint on two of their 350 airplanes. According to Qatar, the paint issues compromise the safety of the plane’s anti-lightning strike feature, which can put crew and passengers in mortal danger. Airbus dismissed what Qatar referred to as “serious and legitimate safety concerns” and withdrew their contract with the airline.
Qatar Airways fired back recently with a lawsuit for their losses while the planes are grounded at the airport. For the two companies, this is a $6 billion legal battle over their bottom line. But there are far greater consequences, like how many lives will be lost in the event of a plane crash. It’s unfortunate that Airbus has chosen to put these serious issues aside and focus on their image and profits instead.
Thankfully, Qatar Airways has taken the precaution of grounding their 350s, along with other Airbus models that pose safety concerns. However, Delta, Singapore, and other airlines have not taken the same steps. While the losses to these companies are tremendous for each day the plane is grounded, it does not compare to the human cost of keeping an unsafe plane operational.
When there is a plane crash, all the responsible parties must be punished to the full extent of the law. Our plane accident lawyers can sue for your damages and recover the funds you’re entitled to.
Airbus 350 Crash Injuries
Those who survive a plane crash are considered lucky, and certainly, fatality is the most serious crash-related injury anyone can suffer. But survivors are often left with numerous injuries that can affect them for the rest of their lives. These injuries include:
- Broken bones
- Traumatic brain injury
- Coma
- Third degree burns
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Ruptured or punctured internal organs
- Severed limbs
- Paralysis or loss of function
- PTSD, depression, and anxiety
One or more of these injuries can leave you disabled, thereby compromising your finances and independence. Injuries like scars and severed limbs are permanent reminders of the accident you desperately want to forget. Money can’t take away all your pain and suffering, but it can help you manage your injuries and live the best quality of life under the circumstances. Financial compensation can also help your family recover from the losses they are facing as a result of your accident. Contact us and get started on a lawsuit for Airbus 350 crash injuries today.
Is Airbus Liable?
Yes, Airbus is liable if their negligence was the direct cause of your injury or the death of your loved one. Liability is the one of the most important factors in a case of personal injury, but it’s not always easy to prove. For one thing, you would have to show that the manufacturer knew about a certain defect, flaw, or safety issue and chose to ignore it. Or, the manufacturer didn’t know about the problem, but they would have if they had followed proper safety measures.
Other entities may be liable for a plane crash, like the airline that cleared the plane for operation even though they knew there were safety issues. Qatar Airways is very aware of this and has chosen to ground their Airbus 350s until the chipping and peeling paint issues are resolved. This way, if there is a crash or some other tragic accident, Airbus alone would have to compensate the victims and their families.
The criticism Airbus has received is justifiable. To save money and keep their profit margins high, Airbus has chosen to overlook the paint problem until a tragedy happens. It’s also worrisome to think about other defects that Airbus may be hiding, and how these flaws will affect the safety of those on board for many years to come.
If you have sustained injuries while riding in an Airbus 350, call the lawyers of Normandie Law Firm right away. Our attorneys have the skill and experience to find out who is responsible for your losses.
What Types of Compensation Can I Receive from Airbus?
If Airbus breached their duty of care to you or your loved one, there are many types of compensation you can ask for. Our lawyers will fight to recover the following costs:
- Medical bills for hospital stays, operations, and other treatments associated with your injury.
- Pain and suffering for emotional trauma (PTSD, anxiety, depression).
- Lost wages (job loss, career change)
- Punitive damages
Punitive damages are awarded by the court in cases of extreme harm to the victim. To prove a case for punitive damages, you must show that your injury happened directly as a result of gross negligence by Airbus. This is a special form of compensation on top of your settlement, so you should consult a personal injury lawyer to see if you qualify. Our attorneys have the knowledge to answer your questions and get you every penny you deserve in a plane crash lawsuit.
Can I Sue Airbus if My Loved One Died in a Crash?
Yes, you can sue Airbus for wrongful compensation if your loved one died in a plane crash. Our firm has assisted many individual family members or groups of loved ones in wrongful death lawsuits involving plane crashes. We have recovered compensation for:
- Medical bills left behind by the victim
- Funeral costs
- Loss of expected income or inheritance
- Pain and suffering
These forms of compensation cover financial losses, but spouses and domestic partners of deceased individuals can also suffer from emotional losses. This is known as loss of consortium, or the loss of a partner’s love, support, and companionship. In the context of wrongful death lawsuits, this can include loss of both physical and emotional intimacy, as well as the loss of children you could have had with your late partner.
In cases where the deceased person was single, their brother or sister may be eligible to file for wrongful compensation. But this is only allowed if the victim has no surviving children and both of their parents are deceased. However, if you are the executor of your deceased sibling’s estate, you can file a lawsuit as the executor. Compensation will be awarded to the estate and you as the executor must distribute the funds as directed by the will or by the courts.
Though money cannot replace your loved one, it can help you maintain financial stability during this difficult time. You may also need therapy and other types of medical treatments to deal with the gravity of your loss. Call the wrongful death lawyers of Normandie to learn about all your available legal options.
Can I Sue for Wrongful Death if I’m a Divorced Parent?
Yes, if you are a divorced parent who lost your child in a 350 plane crash, you can sue Airbus for wrongful death compensation. Marital status doesn’t factor into your right to sue, so you can file a claim if you’re married, divorced, or you were never married to the other parent. However, California limits you to only one cause of action for wrongful death at a time. So one of you can file the lawsuit and ask the other one to join as co-plaintiff.
We know what you’re about to ask: Do I have to ask my ex to join the lawsuit? Yes, you must notify them of your intention to claim damages and give them a chance to participate. If you leave them out, they have every right to sue you later for a portion of your settlement.
We understand how stressful it can be to talk to an ex, especially during such a difficult time. Let us take on this task for you, as well as anything else associated with your wrongful death compensation claim. This way, both of you understand your legal rights and have the opportunity to take action against the party responsible for your child’s death.
How Long Do I Have to Sue Airbus?
The time right after an accident or the death of a loved one is chaotic and terrifying. For many people, the days slip by as they struggle to deal with their injuries or the void left behind by the deceased person. While it can seem overwhelming, you must talk to a personal injury attorney right away.
In California, the statute of limitations to sue for a plane crash injury or fatality is two years. If you miss this deadline, you may lose out on your right to collect compensation. Even if you‘re granted an exemption, waiting too long can hurt your credibility and make it harder to retrieve evidence for your case. The courts, however, can make an exception for victims in the following circumstances:
- You were underage at the time of the accident.
- You were physically or mentally unable to file a lawsuit within the 2-year period.
- You had to leave the state or country of the accident during the statute of limitations.
Please contact our lawyers for any questions about California’s statute of limitations. The law entitles you to compensation but only if you within a certain time period.
The Lawyers of Normandie Law Firm
The Normandie Law Firm believes that all victims deserve justice, regardless of their financial situation. When you have been injured or lost a loved one through no fault of your own, it’s the responsible party that should pay, not you. That’s why we’ve always operated on a contingency fee basis, where victims pay us nothing for our services. How does it work? With our Zero fee guarantee, you pay nothing up front starting from the initial consultation. If you decide to file a claim against the manufacturer, we will take on your case for free and only get paid if and when we win your case.
That’s right – you owe us nothing from start to finish, no matter the outcome. Even if you decide that a lawsuit isn’t for you, we’re happy to educate you on your rights as a victim of an airplane crash. Give us a call and speak to an airplane crash accident lawyer today.
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