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Jersey Airport Accident Claims Guide

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Have you had an avoidable accident in Jersey airport that has lead to an injury? Was this accident the result of negligence on the part of the airport? In this guide we are going to discuss accidents that could happen at an airport. Here at Legal Expert, we have many years of experience in helping injury victims to pursue personal injury claims. You can reach us on 0800 073 8804. But first, continue reading to find out everything you need to know regarding Jersey Airport claims.

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A Guide To Accident Claims At Jersey Airport

Jersey Airport is an international public airport, which is situated in the parish of Saint Peter. The busiest routes to and from Jersey Airport in 2018 were, in order, London Gatwick, Southampton, Liverpool, Guernsey, and Birmingham. If you are thinking of making a personal injury claim against Jersey Airport, all you need to do is read on for all of the information. You will find out about different claim types, as well as the level of compensation you may receive. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

What Is A Jersey Airport Accident?

From airport buggy accidents to food poisoning, to baggage trolley bumps to slips within the terminal itself, there are no limits to the different types of accidents that could lead people to to injure themselves in and outside airport grounds. In order to be able to start a compensation claim for the injury suffered it must first be proven that a party is liable for your accident and injury. The difference between making a claim and not being able to make a claim could be within three main questions.

  • Who caused the incident? This is the most important question you need to ask yourself. You need to determine who is responsible for the incident in question if you are thinking of making a Jersey airport compensation claim. To secure compensation, you will need to prove that someone else acted negligently or made an error and that this resulted in the injuries you have experienced. After all, you certainly cannot make a Jersey airport personal injury claim against yourself.
  • Did you see a medical professional for your injuries? This may sound like a silly question to some people. If you have suffered a severe injury then you will have had no choice but to see a doctor, however, if you have only sustained a minor injury you may be tempted to cope with it yourself. If you do this, you might potentially find it more difficult to make a claim because you will not have a medical report and therefore there will be no proof of the injuries you have sustained. If you are yet to see a doctor, though, don’t panic, as this is something that your lawyer, once you’ve chosen one, can organise for you.
  • When did the accident happen? Last but not least, the final key question you need to ask yourself is when the accident occurred. This is crucial because there is a personal injury claims time limit on all Jersey airport accident personal injury claims. There is an extremely strict limit of 3 years and the only exceptions tend to be when injuries have developed over time, such as repetitive strain injury, and so you will have three years from the date of your diagnosis instead.

Jersey Airport Statistics

The most recent statistics published are for 2016 for this airport, which show that there were 1.6 million passengers and 47,000 aircraft movements through the airport.

Examples Of Accidents Which Could Happen In An Airport

There are different accidents that could happen at an airport. Read on to discover some examples. If you cannot see the accident or injury that you sustained, please do not fret. Call us today and we will discuss your case with you and see if you are eligible to begin a personal injury case.

Slipping Over Caused By A Wet Or Damaged Floor At The Airport

Slips and falls could happen at airports in different ways. They could be caused by spills and wet floors, for example, because of a drink that someone has spilled but has not been cleaned up or because of an area a cleaner has mopped yet has not put a wet floor sign up. They could also occur whilst boarding an aircraft if there are slip or trip hazards – though airlines might also be responsible here, depending on where it happened. If you’re at all unsure as to whether your claim would be against an airport or an airline, we can help to clarify your position.

Airport Transport Accidents

Very often airport buses are used to transport passengers to and from the airplane. People often use trains, coaches and buses as a way of transport when getting to and from the airport. Inside the airport itself smaller electrical vehicles are sometimes used within terminals. An accident could happen on anyone of these transport vehicles but what is important is to establish is whether the transport is part of the airport or an external company.

Accidents In Baggage Reclaim And At The Baggage Carousel

There is also potential for accidents involving a baggage trolley, as well as baggage carousel accidents and injuries. With these incidents, there could be some sort of malfunction with the carousel or a damaged trolley. If you are unsure if the accident you was involved in was due to the negligence of the airport call us today and we can tell you if you are eligible to make a claim or not.

Escalator And Lift Accident Claims

Have you been injured on an escalator, in a lift, or whilst using a moving travelator floor in an airport? These cases are rare, but they could potentially happen if such things are not maintained correctly and the injuries could be serious – especially if they’ve involved a fall from a height.

Shopping, Eating & Drinking And Other Airport Services

There are lots of good facilities at Jersey Airport. Despite it being a small airport, you have lots of different shopping options, as well as hot and cold food options. The Rapide outlets provide numerous options when it comes to hot and cold foods, such as sandwiches, pastries and brioches. Or, you may visit the bar, which offers nibbles and drinks. In terms of shopping, there’s a La Mare Wine Estate shop, Jersey Pearl, WHSmith and the usual duty free outlet.

I Suffered An Injury Working At Jersey Airport, Can I Claim?

It does not matter whether you are a builder or someone with an office job; it is vital that your working environment is a safe one. The same applies if you work at Jersey Airport Channel Islands. It is the responsibility of your employer to abide by all of the regulations that are in place to ensure that you and all other workers are fully protected.

There are different types of accidents that could take place in an airport, and here are a few examples –

  • Slipping or tripping at your place of work
  • Injuries caused because of lack of training
  • Injuries that have occurred because of an unsafe work system
  • Injuries sustained due to unsafe work equipment
  • Industrial hearing loss
  • Injuries caused because of excessive manual handling
  • Falls from a height
  • Construction accidents

The type of accident is not the main point of concern in regards to securing compensation. Rather, it is your ability to prove that your employer is at fault. The accident must have also happened within the time limit on personal injury cases. If your injury has developed over time, such as injuries that have occurred because of repetitive strain, you will have three years from the date of your diagnosis instead.

When it comes to making a workplace accident claim, there are two pivotal steps you must take. To begin with, you are advised to report the incident to your employer as soon as possible. They will need to record it in their accident book, which is something they are obliged to have by law. Secondly, you should really try to get the contact details of anyone that witnessed the accident, as this will really strengthen your personal injury claim.

Baggage Handler Accident At Work Claims

Individuals working as baggage handlers could experience a manual handling incident while they are working at Jersey Airport. This could happen if you have not received the correct training or if equipment that is used has not been maintained properly. If you have experienced a manual handling injury due to the lack of training you may be able to make an accident at work personal injury claim, call us today to find out.

Food Allergy And Allergic Reaction Claims Against Jersey Airport

You will potentially also be able to make a claim if you have suffered food poisoning because of something you have eaten at the airport if it is medically proven that such food caused your illness. Moreover, if you have suffered an allergic reaction to the food you have eaten, due to the allergen information not being printed on the packaging, you could also potentially claim. By law, food manufacturers must print allergen information on the packaging. If the food was not in packaging, there is more flexibility, i.e. the waiting staff can inform you of allergen information or it can be printed on the menu.

How To Start Your Channel Islands Airport Accident Claim

Legal Expert have put together our top five pieces of advice for anyone that has been involved in an airport accident and wants to make a Jersey airport accident claim:

  • See a doctor – You may find it a little more challenging to make a claim for an accident in if you do not see a doctor. Of course, you may be thinking this is obvious, but there are a lot of people that sustain minor injuries and would rather cope with them alone. This is risky – not only for your health, but you often need a medical report from your doctor as proof of your injuries. If you have not seen a doctor, though, don’t worry – a solicitor can often organise this for you in your local area.
  • Claim as soon as possible – You will potentially find it much more straightforward to make a case the quicker you proceed. The details are likely to be fresh in your mind and it will be much more simple for you to acquire the statements from witnesses you need and other pieces of crucial evidence. You also need to be mindful of the fact that there is a three-year time limit on most personal injury cases, and court proceedings need to be issued within this time frame.
  • Use the services of a No Win, No Fee solicitor – There are many benefits associated with No Win, No Fee firstly, financial risk is minimised by a significant degree and this is because you will not need to pay your solicitors legal fees if the personal injury solicitor does not manage to win your case. You will also likely benefit from a great service because payment is performance related and, therefore, you can be confident that the solicitor is going to dedicate the necessary time to your case.
  • Take photographs – In some cases, photographs may help to strengthen your case. This includes photos of your injuries as well as the scene.
  • Keep receipts and any documents proving costs incurred – When it comes to making a compensation claim, you will likely be able to claim for any costs you have encountered because of the incident and your subsequent injuries, such as prescription expenses, loss of earnings, and vehicle repair costs. However, to do this, you are going to need proof.

Accident Or Illness Personal Injury Claims Calculator

We are sure you will want to know what sort of payout you are looking at if you make a compensation claim. You may have used a personal injury claims calculator online for assistance with this. Instead of putting one of those on this page, we have gone ahead and looked at the guidelines for certain injuries, and collated them together into an easy to understand format. You can find that information in the table below.

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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.

What Can I Claim For After An Accident At The Airport?

You will, no doubt, want to know what sort of damages you are going to be able to claim for. A lot of people do not realise that you can claim for two different types of damages. Firstly, you will receive part of the payout that is designed to cover your injuries. This is calculated by considering the nature of the injury, how severe it is, and the impact it is going to have on both your social and work life. In addition to this, you could potentially also have a payout for your monetary losses. This is designed to cover for any costs you have had to cover because of the airport accident you were involved in, for example, loss of earnings or counselling expenses.

No Win No Fee Accident Personal Injury Claims Against Jersey Airport

There are different factors you need to consider when trying to find the right lawyer. You should ensure the solicitor is experienced and that they specialise in the area of law you require, i.e. if you have been involved in a car crash at the airport, you need someone that has a significant degree of experience in road traffic accident claims. Aside from this, it’s wise to ensure the solicitor is UK based, read reviews that have been left by previous customers, and ensure they are happy to work to a no win no fee basis.

There are many benefits associated with going down this route. No win no fee means that you will only pay fees if your claim is a success. This offers you a significant degree of financial protection. If you were to go for the services of someone who does not work to this payment agreement, there is always the chance that you will invest a significant degree of money in a service only for the lawyer to lose your case.

Because of the nature of a no win no fee payment agreement, there is a high chance you are going to benefit from a really good service. This is because the solicitor is going to be more impacted by the outcome of your case. You can also be sure that they will not waste your time either. If they do not believe you have a strong case, they will tell you. All of our solicitors work on a no win no fee basis here.

How To Contact Legal Expert

There is one key ingredient most successful personal injury cases have and this is, of course, a quality law professional. This is exactly what you have with Legal Expert. Here are some reasons why…

Experience

There is only one place to begin and this is with our significant level of experience. Legal Expert has successfully helped thousands of personal injury victims situated throughout the UK.

No win no fee

The second reason why you should consider the use of Legal Expert if you have been injured at an airport is because our lawyers work on a no win no fee basis. You will not have to pay a penny to begin your claim. Moreover, financial risk is eliminated when using one of our personal injury lawyers.

Great reputation

We are proud to have an exceptional reputation when it comes to personal injury cases. All you need to do is read the customer reviews that are available on our website. You will see that people all over the UK in a whole host of different situations have benefited from our service and this should definitely put your mind at ease.

Free legal helpline

Last but not least, our helpline is free to call. You can give us a ring today and you will speak to one of our experienced and friendly experts who will happily answer any questions you may have. So, why not get in touch? The number you need is 0800 073 8804. We look forward to hearing from you.

Resources For Airport Accident Victims

More general guidelines on airport claims – These are not specific to any airport in particular.

Injured on the aeroplane? – Another guide concerning aviation claims.

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