Were you injured while you were working as a flight attendant? If so, you could have grounds to file for workers compensation benefits. If your employer refuses to take your workers comp claim seriously, then you might need to reach out to a flight attendant workplace accident lawyer as soon as possible.
If you are interested in learning more about the legal options available to you, do not hesitate to contact the experts the experts here at our law firm as soon as possible. Our lawyers here at the Normandie Law Firm are more than ready to provide you with absolutely all the information that you need to begin or continue your flight attendant workplace injury case. If you are ready to learn more about the legal options available to you, contact us today.
Flight Attendant Workplace Accidents – Hit in the Head by Luggage
Unfortunately, flight attendants can suffer serious accidents on the job. More specifically, flight attendants can be hit in the head by luggage or containers during work, which poses a severe risk of injury. Flight attendants are often walking up and down plane aisles. If an overhead storage container is not closed appropriately or is faulty, it can pose a risk to any flight attendant that is standing or walking nearby.
Examples of Injuries Resulting from Falling Luggage or Storage Containers
Anyone who was hit in the head by luggage or suffered a similar incident can potentially be left with some of the following injuries:
- Head injuries (including severe concussions)
- Traumatic brain injury (or TBI)
- Neck injury
- Back injury
- Spinal cord injuries
- Fractures
- Facial injuries
- Shoulder injuries
- Scrapes and bruises
- Lacerations
If you suffered some of the injuries listed above or any other type of injury from falling luggage or falling storage containers during your time working as a flight attendant, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts here at our law firm immediately. Our lawyers are more than ready to guide you every step of the way.
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Liability for Workplace Accidents
Who is liable to workplace accidents? Typically, employers are liable for any incident that occurs on the job. Injured employees can file for workers compensation benefits, which can include medical costs, disability pay, and more, for instance. However, sometimes workers compensation is simply not enough to cover the damages resulting from the incident. Or, the claim is wrongfully denied, for instance. In these cases, injured employees have to resort to file an injury lawsuit against their employer. These lawsuits are generally successful because the incidents can typically be directly correlated to the failures of the employer. If you file a lawsuit and your employer is found liable, then you could be entitled to receive compensation for medical costs, lost income, pain and suffering, and more. For more information, do not hesitate to contact the experts here at our law firm immediately.
Top Airlines in the U.S.
The top airlines in the United States include the following:
- American Airlines
- Delta Airlines
- United Airlines
- Southwest Airlines
- Alaska Airlines
- JetBlue Airways
- Spirit Airlines
- Frontier Airlines
- Allegiant Air
- Hawaiian Airlines
- Sun Country Airlines
If you worked for any of these airlines and suffered a workplace accident, you could have grounds to pursue an injury claim and fight for your rights. For more information about your legal options, do not hesitate to contact us today to speak with our workplace injury lawyers at your earliest convenience.
Average Case Value for Flight Attendant Workplace Injury Claims
What is the average value of flight attendant injury claims? This is a very common question which can be, unfortunately, difficult to address since claims are very different. In fact, the value of these types of claims always depends on the specific claim details, including the severity of the injuries suffered, the permanency of the injuries, the mental/emotional distress resulting from the injuries, and whether the incident and resulting injuries left the victim unable to work temporarily or permanently, for instance.
Let’s consider this sample case. An airline employee was injured on the job. She was struck in the head by a large luggage. The force of the impact knocked her to the ground. The victim suffered a mild traumatic brain injury which caused cognitive issues. The case ultimately settled for $3 million.
If this same incident would have resulted in only a concussion, the value of the claim would obviously be a lot lower.
For more information about the possible value of your flight attendant workplace injury claim, do not hesitate to contact the experts here at our law firm immediately.
How Long Does It Take to Settle Flight Attendant Injury Claims?
This is a very common question. Here at our law firm, we understand that you want to settle your claim as quickly as possible. Without a doubt, the legal process can be intimidating, and you might want to get your settlement and put this all behind you as quickly as possible. Our team understands your frustration; therefore, we are always committed to getting our clients a fair settlement within a reasonable timeframe. Ideally, we aim to settle all injury claims within six to eight months. However, this is not always possible – due to issues that could arise and ultimately delay the settlement process. Even with issues, it can be possible to reach a settlement within twelve to 16 months. Severe issues can cause the settlement process to take up to two years. It is also important to note that even though most cases are effectively settled within two years, it can sometimes take much longer to reach a settlement.
When you allow the experts here at our law firm to handle your claim, you can trust that our lawyers will always fight for your right to reach a settlement as quickly as possible. For more information about the time that it can take to settle your injury claim, do not hesitate to contact the experts here at our law firm as soon as possible.
The Statute of Limitations to Sue for Flight Attendant Injuries
How long do I have to file a lawsuit? In the state of California, injury claims are normally subject to a two-year statute of limitations. This means that claimant will only have two years to file their claims. If claimants do not file their injury claims on time, then they can completely lose their right to sue. For more information about the total length of time that you have to file your injury claim, do not hesitate to contact the experts here at our law firm as soon as possible.
Contact the Normandie Law Firm Today
Did you suffer a head injury, neck injury, back injury, or any other type of injury after you were struck by falling luggage at your job as a flight attendant? If so, do not hesitate to contact the experts here at the Normandie Law Firm as soon as possible. Here at our firm, our lawyers have decades of experience handling all sorts of claims, including workplace accident claims. No matter the specific incident that you suffered or resulting injuries, you can trust that the experts here at our law firm are more than ready to provide you with all the guidance that you need to fight for your rights and recover the settlement that you are owed. If you are ready to speak with our experienced lawyers in flight attendant workplace accidents, contact us today.
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Here at our firm, we are dedicated to making the legal process as simple as possible. More specifically, we offer free legal services, which include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our expert attorneys will be available to answer all your questions and address all your concerns. For more information about how the lawyers here at our law firm could help you with your claim, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance as soon as possible.
We offer a Zero-Fee guarantee, meaning that our clients will never be required to pay any upfront legal fees for any of our legal services. In addition, we work on contingency; therefore, our clients will not be required to pay anything until after winning their claims. What does this mean? If you do not win, then you will not have to pay anything at all.
If you are ready to speak with our lawyers and explore your legal options, contact us today.
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