Thousands of people fly out of the Tampa International Airport and other airports in the surrounding Tampa Bay area every single year, and though most people are more worried about their flight going according to plan than simply arriving at the airport, airport accidents do occur, and if you’ve been injured in an airport accident, our Tampa airport accident lawyer is here to assist you through every step of the claims process going forward. Contact Merricks Law Group to learn more about airport accidents in Florida and how our firm can assist you through the legal process ahead.
Why Hire a Tampa Airport Accident Lawyer?
Our firm has significant experience assisting injured parties in Tampa and throughout Hillsborough County, and our Florida personal injury lawyer is confident that he has the knowledge and ability to effectively represent you as well. Airport accidents can be devastating, and if you’ve been hurt in one, you must not hire just any attorney to represent you; you need an attorney who will deal with you on a human level and who truly cares about your right to heal. Fortunately, you’ve just found that lawyer in Attorney Howard Merricks of Merricks Law Group.
Causes of Airport Accidents
Airports often boast many features, including bars, restaurants, shops, elevators/escalators, and more. While these features all help enhance the experience of all those waiting to board their jet or plane, they also increase the risk of serious accidents occurring, especially when airport staff and management fail to ensure that all of these amenities are safe for regular public use. Some of the most common causes of airport accidents are as follows:
- Dangerous airport sidewalks
- Dangerous airport parking garages/parking lots
- Insufficient lighting
- Inadequate security
- Slippery airport floors
- Defective escalators/elevators
Proving Negligence
If you believe that you were wrongly injured in an airport accident, you should hire an experienced Tampa personal injury attorney who can first assess the circumstances of your accident to determine liability. In certain cases, airport accidents are the result of negligent airport staff or management, though in other cases, they are the result of a negligent product designer or manufacturer. Generally, however, most airport accidents are caused by unsafe airport conditions perpetuated by airport management or staff, and as long as our Hillsborough County personal injury lawyer can prove as much, you should win your claim.
Recovering Compensation After an Airport Accident
When an individual wins a personal injury claim, he or she may be entitled to financial compensation for two types of damages: economic damages and non-economic damages. Economic damages may help cover the cost of your medical bills, lost wages, and other monetary damages you’ve sustained as a result of your accident. Non-economic damages will help compensate you for non-monetary damages, such as emotional distress, the loss of enjoyment of life, pain and suffering, and more.
Contact Our Tampa Airport Accident Lawyer
Were you recently injured in a Tampa airport accident? If so, you mustn’t hesitate to contact Merricks Law Group to schedule your initial consultation with our firm. We are ready to guide you through every step of the claims process–all you have to do is pick up the phone and give us a call.
