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Kirkwall Airport Accident Claims Guide

Kirkwall airport

Kirkwall airport

If you are based in Scotland, then you may have used Kirkwall Airport before. This Airport has daily flights domestically around Scotland. You can travel to the nearby Orkney Islands as well as other areas in mainland Scotland. If you have been injured in an accident at Kirkwall Airport, no matter whether you were travelling, picking up a loved one, or working at the airport, and you feel that in some way the airport has been negligent then you may be able to claim compensation. Here at Legal Expert, we have years and years of experience in the industry and we have helped many people to secure compensation when they have been involved in accidents, including airport accidents. We can help you to get the maximum payout that is deserved. But before you give us a call (0800 073 8804 is the number), you may want continue reading to find out everything you need to know about making this type of accident claim.

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A Guide To Claims For An Accident At Kirkwall Airport

Located in Scotland, Kirkwall is the main airport serving Orkney. It is owned by Highlands and Islands Airport Limited, and it is situated 4.6 km to the South East of Kirkwall. The airport was opened in 2002 and prior to this, it used to be a base for the Royal Military. Today, it is used by Loganair. This is a regional Scottish airline that was founded in 1962. It has hubs across Scotland, including Aberdeen, Dundee, Inverness, Edinburgh, and Glasgow Airport. At the time of writing, Kirkwall Airport is only used for flights domestically around Scotland. This includes flights to the islands of Orkney, as well as the main Scottish airports like Aberdeen, Edinburgh, and Glasgow.

While Kirkwall is a small airport, there is still a chance that an accidents could happen. If you have been injured in an accident in Kirkwall Airport, no matter whether you were a traveller or an employee at the airport, you could be entitled to compensation if the incident in question was not your fault but the fault of the airport. However, in order to increase your chances of a successful claim, you need to have the right information. This is what this guide is here to help you with.

In this guide, we will provide you with everything you need to know if you’re planning on making a claim for an accident that has happened at an airport. This includes information on the different types of claims that could be commonly made, for example, slip, trip, and fall claims. We will also provide you with the details on how to make an accident claim, as well as information regarding how compensation is calculated and the sort of money you could receive.

What Is A Kirkwall Airport Accident?

Firstly, it is important to establish what is a Kirkwall Airport accident. This relates to any type of accident or incident that has happened at this airport, whether inside of the terminal or outside on the airport grounds. In order to determine whether or not your case will be eligible for compensation, there are three things to consider…

  • Who caused the incident?
  • When did the accident occur?
  • Have you seen a doctor for your injuries?

Firstly, it is imperative to show that someone else is at fault for your injuries. If you have been injured at an airport as a traveller, you could claim against the airport, airline, or one of the businesses housed at an airport. When it comes to workplace accidents at the airport, this will most likely be your employer, which may be a company based in the airport, rather than the airport itself. Therefore, you need to show that they either made an error or acted negligently, and thus they are responsible for your suffering. You certainly will not be able to claim if you were at fault for the incident. Aside from this, the accident must have occurred within the personal injury claims time limit, which is typically three years but can be less.

Airport Accident And Incident Statistics

The UK government has released statistics regarding the different types of workplace accidents that occur in airports throughout the United Kingdom. Their research shows that the most common type of accident is manual and lifting accidents. This is then followed by slips, trips, and falls.

Examples Of Airport Accidents And Incidents

In the upcoming sections of this guide, we are going to take a look at some common types of accidents and injuries that could happen at Kirkwall Airport to give you a better understanding. However, if you cannot find the specific type of accident or airport injury that you have been involved in, please do not panic. You may be able to still make an airport compensation claim. The different types of accidents that are mentioned below are merely a handful of examples.

I Slipped Or Fell At The Airport, Can I Claim Compensation?

If you have experienced a slip at Kirkwall airport that you feel was a result of the airport being negligent you may be able to make a claim for compensation. There are so many different types of ways that these accidents could happen. For example, you may have been injured because you slipped on a wet floor that had not been cleaned up properly or it could be that the flooring was recently cleaned but the cleaner did not put up the wet floor sign. You may be also able to claim if you have experienced this type of accident while boarding the aeroplane. However, it is important to note that the airport themselves may not be responsible for this type of accident. It could be the airline that is deemed responsible for what happened to you, and so you could be making your claim against them instead.

Airport Shuttle Bus Accident Personal Injury Claims

People can be harmed whilst using transport around the airport such as buses, trams, trains, and other vehicles, such as small electric vehicles in the terminals themselves. This could include hotel shuttles. Whether you want to make an airport bus accident claim or you were injured in an airport shuttle accident, we could assist. From careless driving to malfunctions, there are many reasons for such accidents.

Baggage Carousel, Luggage And Baggage Belt Accidents

There are also accidents and injuries that could be caused by baggage trolley and baggage carousel accidents and injuries. How can they hurt people? Well, baggage can fall off from carousels and injure people, causing anything from small bruises and cuts to severe injuries. Please note that you cannot claim if you were sitting on the carousel or behaving in a manner that you should not have been.

Suitcase And Luggage Accidents

Not only can people suffer injuries because of luggage trolleys and carousels, but they could also get injured because of the luggage itself. There are a number of different ways such an incident could occur, but they usually tend to come down to one thing, and this is someone leaving their baggage in an inappropriate and careless spot. If your injury is not due to airport negligence you would not be able to claim against the airport.

Escalator And Stair Accidents

Escalator, lift, and stair accidents are rare on the whole, however, they could happen. If a lift or escalator has malfunctioned, it can be a very worrying experience, and the injuries sustained could be severe. If you have injured yourself while using an escalator or stair case and you think it was the fault of a third party you may be able to to make a claim for compensation.

Shops And Passenger Facilities At Kirkwall Airport

As a small airport, there are not a lot of facilities here. However, there is a café, Deb’s Café, which serves drinks, light meals, and snacks. There is also a shop, as well as free WiFi, TV, baby changing facilities, a quiet room, and pay phones.

I Suffered An Accident At Work At Kirkwall Airport, Can I Claim?

If you work at an airport, and you have been injured in the workplace, you may be a little bit worried about making a claim. A lot of people fear that they will cause unnecessary trouble for themselves between them and their employer if they do this, with some believing they could be fired. But, this is something you really should not fret about. If you have been injured, and your employer is to blame, they will recognise that you need compensation. Plus, they will have insurance in place to cover this – something they are required to have by law.

There are many different accidents at work that could happen at Kirkwall Airport. The following is merely a handful of examples:

  • Injuries from a fall from a height
  • Food poisoning
  • Hearing loss
  • Repetitive strain injury
  • Construction accidents
  • Lifting injuries
  • Slips, trips, and falls
  • Struck by an object

No matter what type of incident you have been involved in, there are a couple of things you need to be mindful of if you want to purse an accident at work claim. The first thing you need to do is to make sure you tell your employer about the accident. Do not make the mistake of simply waiting until they get a letter from your solicitor. Your employer is required to have an accident book by law, and thus the incident will need to be recorded in this. If you don’t do so, you may experience hurdles later down the line when it comes to making your compensation claim.

Another factor you need to take seriously is the time limits that are in place on all personal injury cases. This time limit is usually three years. Typically, this means that you have three years from the date of your accident to make a claim or the date of knowledge of your injury.  However, in a lot of workplace accident claims, there is actually no accident date, and this is because the injury has developed over time. Take industrial hearing loss as a prime example. In which case you will have three years from the date of your diagnosis instead.

Personal Injury Claims For Baggage Handler Accidents

Out of all of the workplace airport accidents that could happen, bagging handling incidents are some of the most common. There are many ways this can happen. Perhaps you were injured because your employer would not allow you to go on a break? Maybe you were injured because your employer did not maintain the machinery properly? No matter the reason, if it was not your fault, you may be able to claim.

Claims For Food Poisoning At An Airport

Have you been the victim of airport food poisoning? If so, you may be able to make a claim for this if it can be medically proven that this is the case. Most people make a full recovery in a matter of days, yet it can completely ruin their travel plans. You can also claim if you have had an allergic reaction and it was not your fault, i.e. the correct allergen information was not displayed on the food’s packaging.

How To Make A Kirkwall Airport Personal Injury Claim

If you have suffered as the result of an accident in Kirkwall Airport that was not your fault read on to discover the steps you may want to make when it comes to making an accident claim.

· See a doctor

· Keep hold of proof of expenses

· Contact your employer/the airport

· Gather evidence, for example, photos and witness statements

What Can My Kirkwall Airport Personal Injury Claim Include?

When it comes to getting compensation, this will be split into two parts. Firstly, you will be compensated for the injury you have suffered. This amount will be calculated based on the severity of the injury and the impact it is having on your life.

The second part of the compensation is special damages. This will compensate you for any out of pocket expenses you have encountered as a direct result of the incident. Here are some examples…

  • Treatment expenses
  • Prescription costs
  • Loss of income
  • Accommodation expenses
  • Travel fees
  • Childcare costs
  • Vehicle repair costs
  • Counselling expenses

Essentially you need to ask yourself this… Would I have suffered the cost if the injury had not occurred? If the answer is no, then you can consider this a special damage and it can be included in your airport personal injury claim. Please note that you will need to have proof of all costs entailed.

How Much Can I Claim For My An Accident At Kirkwall Airport?

You probably want to know how much compensation you are going to get. We do not advise using a personal injury claims calculator to find this out, as they can be inaccurate. Instead, you can use the table below to get an understanding of the typical payout for common accidents and incidents injuries. For further information, simply give us a call.

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Injury Type Severity Compensation Information
Toe injury Moderate to severe Up to £49,180 Here, injuries are going to range upwards from damage to the soft tissue that could include lacerations, bruising, cuts, etc. through fractures, dislocations and nerve damage, to complete loss of all toes, mobility and effect on overall foot will be taken into consideration.
Ankle injury Minor to severe Up to £61,110 Here, injuries are going to range upwards from tissue damage (bruising, scrapes, burns, cuts, etc.) through sprains, damage to the muscles and also fractures, to some level of loss of function of the ankle, transmalleolar fracture with possible future amputation.
Foot injury Minor to very severe Up to £96,150 Here, injuries are going to range upwards from lacerations, bruises and other soft tissue injuries, through broken bones, nerve or muscles damage, to paralysis or loss of the foot or to a below-knee amputation because of the loss of the ankle joint.
Leg injury Minor to severe Up to £120,530 Here, injuries are going to range upwards from general tissue damage such as burns, scrapes and cuts, through muscle or nerve damage, fractures either simple or compound, to loss of function or complete amputation of the leg fully above the knee with consideration for the risk of developing osteoarthritis in the remaining joints of both lower limbs or in the hips and spine.
Hand injury Minor to serious Up to £96,150 Here, injuries are going to range upwards from lacerations, bruises and other soft tissue injuries, through broken bones, nerve or muscles damage, to paralysis or total loss of the dominant hand.
Wrist injury Minor to severe Up to £52,490 Here, injuries are going to range upwards from tissue damage (bruising, scrapes, burns, cuts, etc.) through sprains, damage to the muscles and also fractures, to some level of loss of function of the wrist to fractures where an arthrodesis has been performed.
Arm injury Moderate to severe Up to £120,270 Here, injuries are going to range upwards from general tissue damage such as burns, scrapes and cuts, through muscle or nerve damage, fractures either simple or compound, to loss of function or complete amputation of the arm fully (at the shoulder).
Finger injury Minor to severe Up to £32,210 Here, injuries are going to range upwards from damage to the soft tissue that could include lacerations, bruising, cuts, etc. through fractures, dislocations and nerve damage, to severe fracture, partial amputation, impairment of grip and reduced function, complete loss of one or more of the fingers.
Thumb injury Minor to severe Up to £48,080 Here, injuries are going to range upwards from damage to the soft tissue that could include lacerations, bruising, cuts, etc. through fractures, dislocations and nerve damage, to complete loss of one or both thumbs.
Back injury Minor to severe Up to £141,150 Here, injuries are going to range upwards from damage to the soft tissue of the back such as lacerations, burns, scrapes, etc. through damage to the vertebrae, muscle damage or sprains, to either complete or partial paralysis, possible combination of incomplete paralysis and significantly impaired bladder, bowel and sexual function.
Neck injury Minor to severe Up to £130,060 Here, injuries are going to range upwards from damage to the soft tissue of the neck such as lacerations, burns, scrapes, etc. through damage to the vertebrae, muscle damage or sprains, to either complete or partial paralysis, or incomplete paraplegia or resulting in permanent spastic quadriparesis.
Food Illness Severe Toxicosis £33,700 to £46,060 Causing serious acute pain, vomiting, diarrhoea and fever, requiring hospital admission, severe impact on life and work.
Food Poisoning Minor £800 to £3,460 Diarrhoea, stomach cramps clearing in a few days or weeks.

No Win No Fee Airport Personal Injury Claims

We operate on a strictly No Win No Fee basis. If we do not manage to secure compensation for you, we will not charge you anything for our service.

This is highly beneficial because it gives you the peace of mind that you are never going to be out of pocket to us by proceeding with a personal injury claim. This is something that a lot of people understandably worry about and it sometimes prevents people from making a claim altogether. It also offers you the peace of mind that your personal injury solicitor is going to be working hard to get you the compensation that you deserve. After all, he or she is going to be accountable for the service that they provide. It also benefits you because you know that we will only take on your case if there is a genuine chance that you will get compensation. We won’t waste your time.

Why Claim Compensation With Legal Expert?

There is a lot to consider when it comes to making a personal injury claim. Nevertheless, one of the most important things you need to do is find a top quality personal injury lawyer who can give you the greatest chance of getting the full amount of compensation you deserve. That is exactly what we promise.

If you take a look on the Internet, you will see that you have a huge number of solicitors to choose from. Therefore, to narrow down your search effectively, you need to look out for the following:

  • Experience – Experience is of paramount importance. You want someone that has many years of working in the industry. After all, you need to be confident that they have successfully worked on many cases before. You also need to be sure that their experience is relevant. Have they worked on cases like yours? If you have been injured in a fall from a height at the airport, the last thing you want to do is choose a lawyer that specialises in road traffic accident claims.
  • Reputation – It is also a good idea to do a little bit of digging online to make sure that the solicitor has a positive reputation. Take the time to read reviews that have been left by previous clients. What have they got to say about the service they experienced? If you come across negative comment after negative comment, you know that it is a good idea to look elsewhere.
  • Communication – Finally, you want a solicitor that is easy to get in touch with. There is nothing more frustrating than having to wait weeks for a reply to your email or being sent to voicemail every time you call. Therefore, make sure the solicitor in question is easy to communicate from the offset, and that they provide you with both an email address and a telephone number.

Here at Legal Expert, we tick all of those boxes, so you can be sure of a first-rate service.

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