Wheel Flies Off United Airlines Plane during Takeoff in LAX – Plane Injury Attorneys
A Boeing 757-200 lost a wheel during takeoff at the Los Angeles International Airport on Monday, July 8, 2024. United Airlines is currently investigating the situation.
The incident involves United Flight 1001 traveling from Los Angeles to Denver with a departure time of shortly after 7am. The flight was carrying 174 passengers and seven crew members. Reportedly, the pilot was unaware that the plane had lost the tire.
The pilot of an Allegiant Airlines flight saw the tire coming off the plane and reported it to air traffic control. This pilot said that they saw the tire “rolling down past bravo-seven, bravo-eight.” Another pilot said he saw the wheel rolling across two runways into a cargo area.
The incident resulted in air traffic control diverting a flight so that crews could inspect the runway. A short while later, a spokesperson with United said that the “wheel [had] been recovered…[and that] no injuries were reported on the aircraft or on the ground.”
Reportedly, in March of this year, another United Airlines Boeing plane (specifically a B777-200) had to make an emergency landing in Los Angeles after also losing a tire during takeoff from San Francisco to Osaka, Japan. In this incident, the tire slammed into cars at an employee parking lot at the airport.
Unfortunately, incidents like these are becoming more and more common. This can be due to poor conditions of Boeing planes as well as a lack of pre-flight checks both by maintenance personnel and pilots. If you or a member of your family suffered injuries as a result of an airplane losing a wheel, it is important that you seek legal assistance as soon as possible. You could have the right to sue.
If you are ready to speak with a lawyer about the legal options available to you, please do not hesitate to reach out to our lawyers. Here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group, our team has decades of experience and is ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to begin or continue your claim. If you are ready to explore the legal options available to you, please do not hesitate to reach out to our team at your earliest convenience.
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Anyone who is struck by a wheel that comes off a plane could potentially suffer devastating injuries, which could include head injuries, neck injuries, back injuries, spinal cord injuries, crushing injuries, and more; airport workers are most at risk of being struck. In addition, a falling wheel can result in significant property damage to vehicles, structures, and more.
Can Boeing be Liable for Incidents Caused by Wheels Coming Off Planes?Yes – if the wheel came off the plane because of a defect present in the airplane, then Boeing could be held responsible. Since there have been multiple incidents involving Boeing airplanes in the past, it is likely that their airplanes are poorly designed or manufacturing, resulting in incidents and damages. If this is the case, then Boeing could be sued for any resulting damages.
Can United Airlines be Liable for Incidents Caused by Wheels Coming Off Planes?Yes – airlines could be liable for incidents under some circumstances. For example, if the airline was aware of the issues with defective planes but continued to operate them, then the airline could be found liable. Similarly, if the airline’s maintenance crews, technicians, or pilots failed to identify that there was something wrong with the wheel during regular maintenance or pre-flight checks, for instance, then the airline could be held liable for any resulting damages.
Can I File a Lawsuit?Yes – if you suffered any injuries or there was any damage to your personal property, you could have the right to file a lawsuit. If you are unsure of how to proceed with your lawsuit – specifically, if you do not know who to sue, we urge you to reach out to our legal team as soon as possible for the guidance that you need.
Can I Recover Compensation?Yes – you could be entitled to receive compensation for damages resulting from the incident. Based on the details surrounding the claim, you could be entitled to receive compensation for medical costs, lost income, pain and suffering, punitive damages, legal fees, and more. Our airplane injury attorneys are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to recover the maximum compensation available for your claim.
How Long Do I Have to Sue?All claims are subject to a statute of limitations or a deadline to sue. If claimants do not file their claims on time, they can lose their right to sue entirely. Because of this, it is essential for claimants to get legal help and file their claims promptly. How long do I have to file my injury claim? If you sustained injuries, your claim is subject to a two-year statute of limitations, meaning that you will only have two years to submit your claim. Claims for property damage, however, are subject to a three-year statute of limitations.
If you are unsure of the total length of time that you have to file your claim, do not wait to reach out to a legal team and get the guidance that you need. Our experts here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to file your claim on time.
If you or a member of your family suffered injuries or any property damage as a result of a wheel coming off a Boeing United Airlines plane, contact our plane incident lawyers as soon as possible. Based on the details surrounding the incident and resulting damages, you could have the right to sue and even receive compensation. Here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group, our plane incident lawsuit lawyers are more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to fight for your rights.
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If you are ready to explore the legal options available to you, contact us today. The experts here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group are ready to guide you every step of the way.
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