According to RAINN, every 73 seconds, an American suffers sexual assault. Sexual assault can happen anywhere – including onboard flights. According to the FBI, reports of sexual assaults on flights have increased over the years. In 2014, there were 38 reported incidents of sexual assault on planes. In 2017, the number rose to 63. These are only the reported incidents; unfortunately, sexual assault incidents often go unreported.
Did you or a member of your family suffer sexual assault while onboard an airplane? Unfortunately, many victims of sexual assault on planes are stuck in close proximity with their attacker until the plane lands. Besides the actual trauma associated with the sexual attack, having to wait for the plane to land before anything could be done could be even more traumatic.
Did you report the sexual assault incident to the airline only to be ignored? Did the airline fail to do anything to take your attack seriously? If so, you might have grounds to sue. Without a doubt, you could sue your attacker, but you could also sue the airline. If you would like to learn more about your right to sue, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm as soon as possible.
You can trust the experts at Normandie Law Group to provide you with the guidance that you need to sue for your sexual assault. Our sexual assault airplane injury lawyers are ready to evaluate your claim and provide you with the guidance that you need to reach a successful claim outcome. Are you interested in pursuing an airplane injury claim after suffering sexual assault during a flight? If so, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with our lawyers at your earliest convenience. Our lawyers are ready to help you sue and help you recover the compensation that you deserve.
Sexual Assault on a Plane is a Federal Crime
According to Brian Nadeau (an FBI special agent), crimes that occur aboard an airplane fall within the FBI’s jurisdiction. Further, sexual assault on aircrafts are considered felonies. Sexual assault, in general, is very common. In planes, sexual assault occurs quite often. Stewardesses and passengers alike can be subject to sexual assault. Groping, grazing, and exposure could all occur on board a plane. When authorities are alerted of the situation immediately, they can be ready to make a report as soon as the plane lanes. Unfortunately, airplane crew sometimes fails to respond correctly after a sexual assault occurs on their planes.
Can You Sue?
Without a doubt, you could file criminal charges against the party that sexually assaulted you. However, you might also have the right to file a civil lawsuit – against the attacker as well as against the airline company. Your right to sue is based on the concept of negligence.
Negligence consists of four elements – a duty of care, a breach of duty, cause, and harm. In the case of airlines, for example, they have the duty to promote the safety of their passengers during their flights. In the case of incidents on board flights, airline employees must be trained and ready to respond quickly. For instance, in the case of sexual assault, airline employees have the duty to report the incident to authorities so that the situation could be dealt with upon landing. Unfortunately, this duty of care can be breached. Airlines could fail to properly train their employees on handling such situations; therefore, they can fail to take any action after incidents.
In the case of the actual attacker, there is a duty to not intentionally and maliciously bring harm to others. When people act with malicious intent and sexually assault others, they are breaching their duty of care and directly contributing to the harm victims suffered.
When parties or entities breach their duty of care in any way resulting in harm, they could be found negligent – and liable (or partially liable) of the harm that the victim suffered.
If you are interested in learning more about your right to sue for the harm that you or a member of your family suffered during a sexual assault in an airplane, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm as soon as possible. Our airplane injury lawyers are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to reach a successful claim outcome.
What Should You Do If Your Were Sexually Assaulted on a Plane?
If you were sexually assaulted on an airplane during a flight, there are a number of things that you should do. Consider some of the recommendations listed below:
- Take photos of any physical injuries resulting from the incident
- Report the incident to a stewardess as soon as possible (ensure that you identify your attacker immediately)
- Request that the airline contacts authorities to report the incident
- Request copies of all reports you make
- Collect all details associated with the flight (including airline, flight number, seat number, etc.)
- Speak to witnesses immediately and request their contact information
- Speak to the appropriate authorities after landing
- Seek medical attention as soon as you are able to
- Gather all medical records related to your attack
- Seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm as soon as possible
Could You Recover Compensation?
Based on the details surrounding your airplane sexual assault incident, you might have grounds to sue and recover compensation for the harm that you or a member of your family suffered onboard the flight. What could you be eligible to receive? Based on the details surrounding your airplane injury claim, you could be eligible to recover compensation for some of the following:
- Medical costs
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Property damage
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Loss of consortium
- Funeral costs
If you are interested in learning more about the type and amount of compensation that you could be eligible to recover if your airplane sexual assault injury claim is successful, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm as soon as possible. Our knowledgeable lawyers are ready to fight for your right to recover the highest amount of compensation available for your claim. Although monetary compensation cannot reverse the harm that you or a member of your family suffered due to a sexual assault, it could help you and your family start moving forward after such a traumatic experience.
File Your Claim Quickly
All civil claims are subject to a statute of limitations. A statute of limitations determines the specific length of time that claimants have to sue. If claimants due not file their claims within the time allowed by the statute of limitations, they could lose their right to sue. To ensure that you preserve your right to sue, it is essential that you file your claim within the time allowed by the statute of limitations – which is typically two years. If you are interested in learning more about the specific time that you have to pursue your claim, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our firm immediately.
Contact Normandie Law Firm Today
At Normandie Law Firm, our aviation injury attorneys are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to pursue your claim against the airline that contributed to the harm that you or a member of your family suffered. If you are ready to discuss your claim with the experts at our firm, contact us at your earliest convenience. At Normandie Law Firm, our lawyers are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to successfully sue for the harm resulting from the sexual assault incident.
At our firm, we offer free legal services – both free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our lawyers will be available to answer all your questions and address all your concerns. You can trust that our sexual assault lawyers will be available to provide you with all the information that you need to reach a successful claim outcome. Whether you want to start or continue your aviation sexual assault claim, you can trust our lawyers to provide you with the guidance that you need to reach a successful claim outcome. Contact our firm today to learn more about your right to sue.
Our firm offers a Zero-Fee guarantee, meaning that our clients will not be required to pay any upfront fees for our legal services. Additionally, our firm is strictly based on contingency; therefore, our clients will not be required to pay anything until after winning their claims. If you do not win, you will not be responsible for paying anything whatsoever.
Are you ready to discuss your claim with the experts at our firm? If so, contact our firm today.
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