A serious aircraft or aviation injury on a commercial flight can have significant consequences. Our trusted No Win No Fee* aviation accident lawyers are committed to achieving the best outcome.
Our public liability aviation accident lawyers may be able to help with your physical injury aviation compensation claim if you’ve been injured on a commercial flight while:
Embarking
Disembarking
On an aircraft, including during a flight
In an airport or on the tarmac
Aviation law is complex, and in some cases both Australian and international laws apply. Strict time limits apply to make a claim. Eligibility for an aviation law injury claim may depend on whether:
Someone (e.g. the airline or aircraft manufacturer) owed you a duty of care
The duty of care was breached (e.g. inadequate safety practices or pilot error)
Because of the breach, you suffered a serious injury
Examples of situations that could lead to an aviation law injury include:
Aircraft crashes
Slipping and falling while embarking, disembarking or inside an airport
Inadequate disability access on the aircraft or in the airport
Hot liquids spilling during in-flight service
Potential compensation for your physical aviation injury depends on the:
Circumstances of your injury
International guidelines that regulate compensation payments may apply. You may be eligible to receive compensation for:
Loss of income
Medical and rehabilitation costs
Pain and suffering
Our trusted aircraft and aviation lawyers and airplane accident lawyers are committed to helping you obtain the aviation accident compensation you deserve, so you can recover and plan for your future.
At Stephen Browne, we believe everyone should have access to legal services, no matter their financial status. For most plane injury claims, our aviation accident lawyers and airplane accident lawyers work on a No Win No Fee* basis.
With years of local experience in Perth and Western Australia, our top-rated team are the experienced local personal injury lawyers you deserve.
*Conditions do apply
At Stephen Browne, our local aircraft and aviation lawyers have been navigating public liability claim processes for nearly 40 years. Each client and their aviation injury claim are unique, and so the time for each claim can vary. We’re here to help, advise and support you. Below are the four key stages of an aviation law claim.
Stephen Browne’s No Win No Fee* trusted aviation lawyers can review your claim to ensure you get the best possible compensation outcome.
Complete the form and our Client Service Team will contact you.
Your obligation-free consultation will be with an experienced aviation accident attorney in Perth or Joondalup.
Our trusted aviation accident lawyers are here to support you every step of the way. During your consultation, your trusted airplane accident lawyer will:
Listen to what happened to you
Review your claim
Discuss your legal options
Discuss potential compensation
Advise on the legal process and our fees
You are welcome to bring a support person to your appointment. Please bring any relevant documentation to your claim. This might include:
Photo identification
Medical reports
Your travel documents
Written reports from any witnesses to your aviation injury
Written records of work absences and lost income caused by your aviation injury
Don’t worry if you’re not sure what you need, our trusted team is here to support you through the legal process.
At Stephen Browne, we believe everyone should have access to legal services, no matter their financial situation. For most plane injury claims, our aviation accident lawyers work on a No Win No Fee* basis.
*Conditions apply
You can make an aviation law plane injury claim if you were flying internationally. The laws and compensation framework that apply to your plane injury claim depend on whether your flight was intrastate (wholly within Australia) or international (flying between Western Australia and an international destination). Our aviation lawyers will advise on the process which is relevant to your specific situation.
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