What is aviation law?
Injuring yourself or losing a family member as a result of an aircraft accident is devastating. If you’ve been involved in an aircraft accident or know someone who has, LHD Lawyers can help you win the compensation you may be entitled to.
Our team of aviation law specialists have the knowledge and expertise to assist you in your aviation related compensation case. Our experience in domestic aviation extends to commercial and light aircraft incidents; this includes acting for persons who have suffered during a flight, at the time of boarding or disembarking from an aircraft.
Aviation law is extremely tricky to understand if you don’t have specialised knowledge and experience which comes from dealing with these sorts of high-profile compensation claims.
Jerry Skinner, LHD’s co-associate, is our aviation specialist with over 35 years of aviation law experience. Jerry has represented countless families of passengers lost from aviation disasters, including the shooting down of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH 17.
View successful recent wins for some of our clients
Win $53,146.00
Our client was stabbed by a family member in an altercation at their home. They were initially under the impression that a claim for an assault by a family member would not be compensable. LHD Lawyers assisted them in navigating the complexities of the Criminal Injuries Compensation scheme and secured compensation of $53,146.00
Win $210,000.00
Our client suffered from lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease caused by exposure to smoke and chemical particles during the course of working as a professional firefighter for 20 years. Following the completion of evidentiary preparation, a claim for statutory benefits was made and Comcare accepted the worker’s claim. Our client received lump sum compensation as well as pain and suffering monies totaling $210,000.00
Win $73,594.00
Our client was subject to workplace bullying and harassment resulting in psychological conditions of major depressive disorder and secondary panic disorder. Our client received permanent impairment lump sum compensation and pain and suffering monies as well as injury treatment expenses paid for totaling $73,594.00
Win $111,500.00
Our client was employed as a long-haul truck driver. While on the job, our client suffered survival spine injuries with a consequential secondary psychological injury as a result of slipping and falling when they were climbing up to the driving of a truck. Our client received permanent impairment lump sum compensation and pain and suffering monies totaling $111,500.000
Win $700,000.00
Client diagnosed with asymptomatic infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm and consequentially had an elective fenestrated endovascular aortic aneurysm repair. The hospital staff understood the complications our client could potentially experience and was trained in the necessary procedures to minimise the risk of these complications.
The Hospital was negligent in their care and treatment management of our client.
Win $1,230,000.00
Our client attended upon the defendant for treatment of neck and left upper limb pain and underwent a medical branch radiofrequency neurotomy and, C5 and C6 transforaminal epidural injection of local anesthetic and steroid medication. Defendant incorrectly performed the procedure resulting in our client suffering an injury to their thoraco-cervical spine.
Win $76,000.00
Client consulted defendant in respect of a bilateral knee pain increasing over the course of approximately nine months. Over the course of time, the client injured right knee to which the defendant advised to undergo right total knee replacement. The defendant did not implement the appropriate precautions to reduce the risk of harm to client. As a result, client suffered right Popliteal Arter Pseudoaneurysm.
Win $499,900.00
Our client was diagnosed with maternal sepsis at the defendant’s emergency department. Defendant staff did not comply with protocol and correct procedures necessary for a diagnosis of maternal sepsis. This resulted in our client suffering further injury including necrotising fasciitis.
Win $525,000.00
Client consulted defendant for diagnosis and treatment of symptoms that were consistent with and were caused by bacterial pneumonia. Client was diagnosed with URTI which was incorrect. Defendant did not conduct the appropriate investigations to conclude the correct diagnosis for our client which resulted in unnecessary injuries and severe health complications.
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