Whether the injuries were due to human error, mechanical error, or weather factors, victims can still be eligible for compensation. Following an air travel-related injury, victims are compensated with money. The exact amount is subject to be determined by the circumstances of the claim and whether the injury occurred on a domestic flight or not. Some factors that will impact this monetary value are:
- Lost wages
- Cost of medical care
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
In the case of a domestic airplane injury, the typical civil case compensation is to be expected. This area of compensation can include any monetary value deemed fit to reconcile for any damages the accident may have caused. There is no maximum or minimum amount of money to be won from this type of claim.
For international accidents, a successful Montreal Convention claim brought after 28 December 2019 will provide an injured claimant with up to 128,821 Special Drawing Rights, or approximately $234,400.00 CAD. If the injured passenger can in fact prove negligence, the compensation can exceed this cap.
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