Super Lawyers Betty Nguyen Davis
Super Lawyers  Top 50 women
Avvo Rating 10.0
GTLA - Badge
Georgia Trend

Airport Injuries in Atlanta

Betty Nguyen Davis Team

In Atlanta, there are a lot of airport premises liability cases. As Hartsfield-Jackson airport is the busiest airport in the world, a lot can go wrong to cause people to suffer from injuries, including injuries sustained from boarding or exiting aircraft, escalator falls, elevator injuries, and slip and falls. Even though the City of Atlanta owns the airport, there are numerous entities that could be responsible for an injury that occurs at the airports. Responsible parties for an airport injury could range from airlines to third-party airport management companies to cleaning crews to elevator maintenance companies or even restaurants and other retail stores inside the airport. When bringing a case that arises from an injury at the airport, it can be difficult to determine which party is responsible. Thus, finding and preserving evidence at the beginning of a case is vital to the success of a claim.

If you are injured at the Atlanta airport, do the following at the scene:

  • Report the injury immediately.
  • Obtain an incident report.
  • Take photographs or videos.
  • Call 911.
  • Accept medical treatment from paramedics or other emergency responders.
  • Obtain witness names and contact information.

After the incident, be sure to follow up with immediate and consistent medical care. If you are injured, it is important to be under the care of a medical professional in order to prove your injuries. No treatment or a delay or “gap” in treatment could harm your case.

It is important to note that a person who is injured on business property, such as the airport, is not automatically entitled to recover compensation for those injuries. Like any other premises liability case, proving up an airport case requires the claimant or injured party to show that the at-fault party failed to act reasonably to protect the claimant from a dangerous condition and that failure caused the claimant to become injured. Additionally, the injured party must have been exercising care when the injury occurred and must not have knowledge of the dangerous condition.

Dangerous conditions include foreign substances (for example, spilled water, waxy floors, misplaced items or equipment) or “static defects”, which are unsafe conditions that are often permanent in nature and due to poor design (examples are steps that are too high or too low, steep ramps, or a hole in the floor). When in an airport, any number of things, from spilled liquids to ramps that are too steep, could be dangerous conditions, and any number of companies could be responsible for either causing the dangerous conditions or failing to fix the dangerous conditions.

As you can see, when someone is hurt in an airport, making a claim involves complex factual and legal issues. Retaining an attorney early on to assist you with an airport or airline injury case allows an early investigation into the facts of what happened and who is responsible and could make a big difference in the outcome of your case. If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of an airport or airline incident, call the Davis Injury Firm at (404) 593-2620 to speak to an attorney.

Client Reviews

I'm so glad I hired attorney Betty Davis to handle my complicated car accident case! She made sure I received the medical care I needed and held the responsible parties accountable. Her staff is great too. The Davis Injury Firm handled everything for me while I recovered from the accident. Betty was...

Jane C.

I would recommend Betty to anyone needing an attorney who cares, is professional and gives 100% to creating the best possible outcome. In my case, Betty's skill in the courtroom brought the best of all outcomes. I don't ever want to be in another accident, but if it happens the first call I will...

Larry B.

I am super duper grateful Ms. Davis being an listening ear. She's a great communicator about every step, every inch, every mile of the case!! I will always recommend her law firm for professional, reliable, personable and honesty for any and all my injury cases!!! Thanks again Ms. Davis.. I am...

S. Turn.

My case was handled with thoughtfulness, and I was well taken care of by Betty, and her all around great staff, It won't feel like a business transaction, they are there for you! Highly recommend.

Alyssa F.

I had a wonderful experience working with Betty. She was there for me throughout the entire process and made me feel heard and seen.

McAllister S.

Betty and her team truly are amazing. They were thoughtful, attentive, and worked diligently to ensure that my incident was resolved. If you are looking for a transparent and fierce advocate, this is the firm for you!

Daniel D.

Betty is matter of fact and kind at the same time. She is confident and advised me while giving all of my options clearly. She's a true professional and helped me get out of my feelings and look to my best interest. My case was completed and I am happy with my compensation.

Anne V.

Contact Us Now

photo.jpg

Free Consultation (404) 593-2620