Air crash accident
Making an air accident claim is a complex and specialised area of the law. Although travelling by air is statistically one of the safest forms of transportation, an accident will often have disastrous consequences. The effects of a plane accident inevitably leaves a devastating impact on survivors, family and friends.
The Montreal Convention
The Montreal Convention (formally known as the Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules for International Carriage by Air) provides that compensation claims can be pursued against the airline in the country where that aircraft is based.
We pursue compensation claims on behalf of passengers and crew; whether they flew on a commercial jet, business jet, light aircraft and helicopter or were involved in a military crash/collision. You can learn more here.
Maritime accidents & sea claims
Many people travel by sea for a variety of reasons; whether for a cruise, a cross channel
ferry or on a hovercraft. Whatever the reason, the owners of the vessel will owe a duty of
care to all passengers on board to ensure that the journey runs as smoothly as possible.
Transport operators are legally obligated to take reasonable measures to ensure safety of all
passengers at all times. If this should fail and you suffer an injury or illness as a result of
negligence then you may be entitled to compensation. Our solicitors will determine the best
forum in which to bring your claim.
The Athens Convention
The Athens Convention was adopted in Athens in 1974 which was designed to combine two
earlier Brussels Conventions dealing with passengers and luggage that were adopted in
1961 and 1967 respectively. The purpose is to create a regime of liability for damage
suffered by passengers carried on a seagoing vessel.
Why choose our expert team of lawyers
- We work on a no win no fee basis
- We offer a free, no obligation initial consultation to discuss your claim
As specialists in the area of aviation and maritime law and due to the nature of the
accidents, costs can accrue quickly and we understand the need to process claims
efficiently. Our highly trained team are here to help.
Receive the compensation you deserve. Whether you have any questions or want to find out
what you could be entitled to, please get in touch today to find out more about making a
claim and how we can support you.
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