New York International Flight Accident Lawyer

Attorneys Handling International Flight Accidents and Montreal Convention Matters

Any type of airline, airplane or airport accident can result in serious personal injuries. At Hecht & Hecht, LLP, in New York City, we handle a wide variety of aviation accident cases, including international flight accidents.

Whether you were injured throughout the course of getting on or off an international flight, were injured on an aircraft, our firm's attorneys have the knowledge and skill required to effectively and aggressively protect your rights.

Do not hesitate to seek experienced legal representation after an international flight accident or crash. Contact our office at 212.226.2400 today to schedule your free initial consultation.

The Montreal Convention

If you had a round-trip international ticket and are injured throughout the course of traveling to and from your international destination, you may be able to file a claim under the Montreal Convention.

This Convention establishes a set of rules that pertain to international travel and allows for recovery for injuries that may be sustained during international travel. This is a complex treaty that can be difficult to understand without experienced legal counsel. Our firm has extensive experience handling international flight accidents under the Montreal Convention (and its predecessor the Warsaw Convention).

Under the Montreal Convention, an accident has been defined as "an unexpected or unusual event or happening that is external to the passenger." The Montreal Convention provides for protection after for certain types of accidents and injuries sustained in the below types of scenarios:

  • At an international airport while embarking on an international flight
  • At an international airport while desembarking an international flight
  • While aboard an international flight

Time Limitations on Internation Flight Accident Cases

A claim under the Montreal Convention must be made within two years of the happening of the accident. This is two year time limit is extremely essential to note, as it increases the importance of exploring your rights with the help of experienced counsel immediately following an international flight.

The Help You Need, When You Need It

International flight accidents and the resulting legal matters can be complex and overwhelming. You have a partner in taking steps toward protecting your rights. To learn more about our international flight accident representation of the Montreal Convention, contact a lawyer by telephone at 212.226.2400 to arrange for a free initial consultation.

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