Your Guide to Making a Flight Injury Claim
Air travel is generally safe, but accidents and injuries can happen — often when you least expect it. If you have suffered an injury during a flight, boarding, or disembarking, you may be entitled to make a Flight Accident Claim with the help of specialist personal injury solicitors.
At Stonehewer Moss, we guide injured passengers through the claims process, helping them secure the compensation they deserve after a flight accident. Our dedicated Flight Accident Claims page provides full information on how we can help.
Understanding the Montreal Convention
The Montreal Convention is an international treaty that protects passengers injured during international flights. If you suffer a flight injury while boarding, disembarking, or travelling between two countries that are signatories to the Convention (including the UK), you have the right to pursue compensation.
The airline is automatically liable for injuries caused by accidents that are unexpected and external to the passenger. These can include falls, collisions with equipment, being struck by falling luggage, burns from hot liquids, or defective seating.
Importantly, you must bring your flight injury claim within two years of the accident. Acting early improves your chances of success and ensures important evidence is preserved.
Common Causes of Flight Injury Claims
Passengers can experience many types of accidents during a flight that may justify compensation, including:
- Burns from hot drinks or catering equipment
- Head or body injuries from falling luggage
- Trips or slips caused by spills or unsecured items
- Injuries caused by faulty seats, seatbelts, or cabin fixtures
- Food allergy reactions due to catering errors
- Accidents while boarding or exiting the aircraft
If you were injured in any of these ways, it is important to seek advice about making a flight injury claim promptly.
Who Is Responsible for Flight Accident Injuries?
In most cases, the airline will be held liable for injuries sustained during air travel under the Montreal Convention. However, in some situations, third parties such as aircraft manufacturers or airport ground staff may share responsibility.
For a successful claim, you must prove that an accident occurred, that it was external to the passenger, and that it caused your injury. A natural medical event unrelated to an airline’s actions generally will not result in compensation.
What Should You Do After a Flight Accident?
If you are injured during a flight, taking these steps will help strengthen your flight injury claim:
- Report the accident to cabin crew and ensure it is properly documented
- Take photographs of the accident scene, your injuries, and any contributing hazards
- Collect contact details from witnesses if possible
- Seek medical attention and keep records of treatment
- Contact a specialist solicitor experienced in aviation accident claims
Fast action helps preserve critical evidence and demonstrates the seriousness of your claim.
Start Your Flight Injury Claim with Stonehewer Moss
Flight accident claims can feel daunting, but with experienced legal support, the process becomes straightforward. At Stonehewer Moss Solicitors, we have more than 20 years of experience helping clients recover compensation for injuries sustained during flights.
We offer a free, no-obligation consultation to review your case. Our No Win No Fee service ensures you have no upfront costs to worry about — you only pay if your claim is successful.
If you have suffered an injury on a plane, visit our dedicated Flight Accident Claims page for full guidance, or contact us today to start your claim.
Learn More About Flight Injury Claims
Our Flight Accident Claims page provides in-depth information on how to bring a claim, how much compensation you could receive, and why choosing a specialist solicitor can make all the difference to your case.
Watch: No Win No Fee Explained
If you are considering making a flight injury claim but are unsure about the costs, watch our short video on No Win No Fee claims. It explains how the process works and how we can help you start your claim without financial risk.
Stonehewer Moss Solicitors are proud to be APIL-accredited personal injury specialists, recognising our expertise and commitment to helping injured passengers secure the compensation they deserve.
