Airport Accidents

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 team 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.

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Why Hire an Attorney

Our firm has significant experience assisting injured parties in Tampa and throughout Hillsborough County, and our Florida personal injury attorneys are confident that they have 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. Fortunetly you've found that in our team.

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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 personal injury attorneys can prove as much, you should win your claim.

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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.

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Contact Our Attorney Team Today

Were you recently injured in a Tampa airport accident? If so, don'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.

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What Our Clients Have To Say

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Working with Merricks Law Group was wonderful. They were extremely professional and kind. I just walked in a week after a car accident and they took care of everything. They keep you informed through the entire process and call you as soon as they have any information for you. Would highly recommend them

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