Turbulence on Korean Air Flight Injures 14 People

Yes, it’s possible to sue an airline for turbulence during a flight, though airlines are not automatically liable for incidents of turbulence. After all, turbulence is a fairly common occurrence when you are flying, and most of these incidents – thankfully – do not cause serious harm.

However, there are things airlines have to as a preventative measure for the possibility of turbulence. Here are some of the methods that can minimize the potential for injuries during turbulence on a plane:

• Consistent monitoring of radar and weather systems to get a sense of whether there will be turbulent conditions.
• Making sure pilots and flight attendants are properly trained on how to handle turbulence during a flight.
• Using advanced aviation technology, such as turbulence detectors and weather radar
• Warning passengers to keep their seatbelts on during the entire flight due to the potential for turbulence.

Sometimes, an airline has taken all the necessary precautions to protect passengers from injuries caused by turbulence. However, there may be a failure with the equipment used by the airline, like a mechanical defect with the turbulence detection system. As a result, pilots and airline staff may not have the opportunity to warn passengers of turbulent conditions. So, it’s possible that the victim may need to file a negligent product manufacturer claim as opposed to a lawsuit against the airline. On the other hand, there are situations where both of these entities share responsibility for accidents resulting from turbulence.

Due to these and other complications, it’s essential to consult an aviation accident attorney who can determine exactly who is at fault for your injuries.

Lawsuits for injuries related to turbulence can help victims recover a variety of damages, which may include:

• Cost of medical treatments
• Lost wages
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Attorney’s fees
• Punitive damages

How much you can receive in compensation depends on many factors, including how badly you are injured, how your life is impacted by these injuries, and if the airline was exceptionally negligent in their duty of care (gross negligence).

Damages like emotional distress are meant to compensate those who develop psychological trauma from severe turbulence. The impact of such an incident on your emotional state can lead to all sorts of mental health issues, like depression, anxiety, insomnia, and panic attacks. Not everyone will qualify for these payments, but many of the clients we have helped received some form of compensation due to trauma that was caused by turbulence on an airplane.

Yes, a lawsuit based on negligence has a deadline of 2 years in the state of California. As a general rule, you have 2 years starting from the date of the accident, so it’s important to initiate a claim as soon as possible. Otherwise, it will be very difficult to get an extension from the court, so your right to sue will be taken away altogether. This is the last thing you want when you are likely to have serious injuries, including psychological trauma, from turbulence during a flight. Getting started on a lawsuit is easy; just contact our office and ask for help from a lawyer with experience in airline turbulence claims.

What happened on the recent flight by Korean Air is a nightmare that no one wants to live through. And it goes to show how seriously people can be injured from turbulence, which many of us have experienced on an airplane. Negligence by an airline must not go unpunished, considering the potential for severe injury and death to many people at the same time.

Our law firm is ready to hear your story and advise you of the available legal options if you were hurt from turbulence on an airplane. If you are eligible for a lawsuit and want us to represent you, there is nothing for you to pay. Here at DTLA, we have a Zero Fee Guarantee policy, where we ask for all of our expenses to be paid by the party you are suing. As long as we win your lawsuit, Korean Air will add the cost of legal fees to your settlement check. In the event we lose, you won’t receive any bills from us.

We look forward to being a part of your journey to recovery. Call us today and schedule a free consultation with an airline turbulence lawsuit lawyer.