Accidents on Planes and at Airports

Accidents on Planes Compensation Claims with travel litigation executive Anne Thomson & Keith Phillips.

Accidents on planes are not uncommon, many are caused by luggage falling from overhead lockers and hot drink spills.
If you’re injured on a plane through no fault of your own or due to a crash while on a coach transfer to and from an airport you could claim compensation for your injuries and losses under The Montreal Convention.
Listen to Anne Thomson, a travel litigation specialist, explain how you’re covered whatever the circumstances.

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Righting Wrongs is a podcast from Hudgell Solicitors.
It’s an easy listen and an easy guide to medical negligence, personal injury and civil compensation claims.
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