Claiming compensation for air crash claims
Air crash claims cover a range of accidents from crashes and mid-air collisions to parachuting incidents. They may be caused by pilot error, poor maintenance or faulty products and may happen anywhere in the world. Governed by the Warsaw Convention of 1925 and other similar conventions relating to passenger rights, these claim are legally complex and are usually in the media spotlight.
MPH partner Geraldine McCool is a leading claimant lawyer in this field. As well as having a vast amount of experience in handling both civilian and MoD aviation crash cases, Geraldine regularly campaigns on issues of aircraft safety and gives lectures to aviation lawyers. Her expertise and knowledge in this field is world-renowned and second to none; so your claim is in the best possible hands.
Geraldine McCool and Paul Harrington’s experience includes:
- Pan Am bombing Lockerbie 1988
- British Midland Crash at Kegworth 1989
- British Airways blow out 1990
- Chinook Mull of Kintyre crash 1994
- Swissair crash Canada September 1998
- Korean Airlines crash in Great Hallingbury, December 1999.
- World Trade Center Bombing
- Numerous military aviation crashes involving Chinook, Lynx, Gazelle, Puma, Harrier, Hercules, Black Hawk (UN), Tornado and Nimrod Aircraft.
Geraldine McCool’s work on aviation disasters caused by defective components or systems is felt to be “outstanding”. She is regarded as the only true expert in her field in the country.
Chambers UK – A Client’s Guide to the UK Legal Profession 1999-2000
Thank you for all that you have done for my family and me. I am now able to look forward to the future and all that is in store for us.
Andrew Austin, Aircrash Claim
Further information:
For more information please contact:
Geraldine McCool
Tel: 0161 828 8074
geraldine.mccool@mphsolicitors.co.uk
