Damaged Aircraft Steps Injury Lawyer

Sadly, the harm that is caused by damaged aircraft steps is often severe. Rarely are the injuries limited to scrapes or bruises because of the victim’s location on the steps. Instead, the victim will sustain one or more of the following significant injuries:

• Broken or shattered bones
• A compound fracture
• Severe lacerations or puncture wounds that can involve damage to internal organs and internal bleeding
• Back, neck, and spinal cord damage
• Partial or complete amputations
• Compression or crushing injuries
• Dislocated joints or destruction of the soft connective tissue of the joints
• Harm to the delicate facial skin or the eyes, ears, nose, or mouth
• Head injuries that can range in severity from a skull fracture or severe concussion to a brain bleed or other traumatic brain injuries that can be life-altering

In addition to the harm sustained by the initial victim who likely fell on the damaged aircraft steps, it is very possible for there to be several other injury victims who were also on the steps at the time of the incident. When the initial victim is at the top of the aircraft steps, they typically fall into other passengers who are trying to board or disembark the aircraft. These additional victims can also suffer one or more of the severe injuries listed here as they fall on the steps and other passengers.

In the majority of cases involving damaged aircraft steps, the owner of the plane is responsible for any losses or expenses incurred by an injured passenger. This applies to planes that are owned by an individual as well as those operated by a large commercial airline. If the maintenance staff fails to keep the steps in functional working condition, the company will be responsible for the staff’s negligence in repairing any damage to the steps or any component that causes a passenger’s injuries.

If the steps are not damaged but are found to be defective, the liability for the injury incident will fall to the manufacturer of the steps. They are responsible for the construction of the step assembly and inspecting it to ensure it is safe and meets all specifications for durability and safety. If you are unsure whom to hold accountable for your damaged aircraft steps injury incident, please know that the staff at DTLA Law Group is here to sort out the information and provide you with expert legal services to secure any compensation that is owed to you for the harm you sustained due to negligence.

After being injured, you are sure to face many financial challenges, such as medical bills and lost income. So, it is understandable that you want your legal team to let you know what your lawsuit will be worth. However, you must understand that there are no predetermined compensation amounts awarded for certain injuries or accidents. Instead, each lawsuit is independently evaluated, and the compensation awarded to the victim is based on the victim’s actual losses and expenses.

Working closely with your DTLA Law Group injury lawyers, you will gather all the invoices, bills, and documentation to confirm the allowable expenses you have incurred because of your injuries. These items will be used to calculate the compensation you seek. Typically, the list of allowable costs includes:

• All current and projected future medical expenses related to the treatment and rehabilitation of the harm sustained in the aircraft steps incident
• The cost to replace any personal property that was damaged or destroyed in the injury incident
• All legal fees related to preparing, filing, and litigating your damaged aircraft steps injury lawsuit
• Your lost income if the injuries you suffered due to the damaged aircraft steps prevented you from returning to your regular job until you were fully recovered

In situations where the harm is substantial and the recovery time will be lengthy, the victim is permitted to seek added compensation for their pain and suffering. Your DTLA Law Group lawyer will offer input on selecting a reasonable and fair amount for this aspect of the compensation based on previously resolved cases with similar injuries and details. This ensures you receive the most robust compensation possible for the harm you suffered.

 There is a time limit to file any lawsuit, which is called the Statute of Limitations. The legal system has determined the time provided to the victim based on the legal matter involved in the case. While the time given to the victim varies based on the legal matter, each one is strictly enforced, and there are very few exceptions that would provide added time to file a claim once the time limit has expired. For your damaged aircraft steps injury lawsuit, you have two years from the date of the injury incident to file your case with the court. Please do not hesitate to reach out to DTLA Law Group today to discuss the facts of your injury incident and the time remaining to take legal action to seek compensation and justice for all you have endured.

When you hire DTLA Law Group to handle your damaged aircraft steps injury lawsuit, we never ask for any upfront legal fees or expenses. We understand that you are likely facing many monetary challenges, and upfront legal fees could make you rethink your legal action. Instead, DTLA Law Group only gets paid after the case is resolved, and you have the compensation that includes funds to cover your legal costs and other expenses. In addition, if your damaged aircraft steps injury lawyers fail to win your case and get you the compensation you need, you owe the firm nothing for its time and investment in the case.

Please know that the legal staff at DTLA Law Group is here to help you determine your best course of action to overcome the challenges of suffering an injury incident. The consultation is always free, and you will never be pressured to hire the firm, take legal action, or make any choices before you have evaluated all your options. Please contact our staff today to learn more about the free services we offer and how our team will never give up on securing the compensation you need and deserve for the harm you suffered due to someone else’s negligence.