Airlines have a responsibility to keep customers safe through every step of travel. Boarding the airplane is no exception. Unfortunately, the boarding process for people who utilize carts or wheelchairs is often more dangerous than for able-bodied passengers. In one case, an elderly woman with a degenerative spinal disease was dropped by airline personnel while transferring from her wheelchair to her seat. To add insult to injury, her chair was also dropped by baggage handlers. Her case was eventually tried to a jury who awarded $3.8 million.
The Houston personal injury attorneys at Stepp & Sullivan, P.C have spent more than 35 years fighting for people who have been injured, including individuals who have been unjustly treated by airlines, insurance companies, and other large entities. With more than 60 years of combined legal experience, our wheelchair accident attorneys in Houston have the resources and skill to fight for the result you need. When you’ve been injured or wronged by an airline or its contractors, call our firm to have a renowned attorney in your corner.