Injury Arising Out of Carriage by Air - A Guide for Personal Injury Lawyers

Introduction

A severe case of in-flight food poisoning and an ungovernable aircraft threatened the lives of the passengers and crew of a domestic flight between Los Angeles and Chicago. Straight from a movie script, James Byrne looks at this disaster farce and imagines what, if any, claims could be established under the Montreal Convention.

This webinar is designed for those with little or no knowledge of the unique legal parameters of Montreal Convention claims, giving you an understanding of the limits of the convention while offering practical advice on the pitfalls to be aware of.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Applicability and scope of the Montreal Convention
• Time limits - the strict limitation period for bringing a claim
• Jurisdiction - when you can sue in our jurisdiction
• The meaning of ‘accident’ within the Convention - including spills, turbulence, slips and trips and deliberate acts
• Accidents outside the confines of the aeroplane - embarkation and disembarkation
• Contributory negligence - how it can affect liability and damages

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Wednesday 10th December 2025

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