Atlanta Airport Personal Injuries
Getting injured at an airport can destroy one’s travel plans. If the airport overlooked hazardous conditions, the airport management or the City may be liable for your injuries. At Atlanta Airport, nearly a million people move about the airport on foot or by vehicles each year. They use elevators and escalators to get from one floor to the next and vast amounts of luggage go from check-in to security to baggage carousels. Consequently, accidents are prone to happen in such a fast-moving setting.
An Overview
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, also known as Atlanta Airport, Hartsfield Airport, and Hartsfield-Jackson is situated seven miles south of Atlanta, Georgia’s Capital and business district. It is the busiest airport in the world by passenger traffic and number of landings and take-offs, serving approximately 92 million passengers and almost 1 million flights in 2011.
Atlanta Airport is a focus city for Southwest Airlines, Delta Airlines, and ExpressJet. In fact, Atlanta’s Delta hub is the largest airline hub in the world. The airport has 199 domestic and international gates. Many of the aforementioned flights are domestic flights where Atlanta serves as a major hub for travel throughout the Southeastern United States. The airport also provides international service to Africa, Asia, Central America, Europe, North America, and South America.
Other Airlines Flying in and out of Atlanta Airport Include:
Common Airport Accidents
Atlanta Airport is a location with an amazing amount of pedestrian traffic. Unfortunately, accidents can be caused by dangerous conditions, negligent actions, or ineptitude on the part of those involved. Accident victims are entitled to compensation if their injuries are caused by the neglectful or irresponsible actions of others.
Slip-and-fall injuries are common occurrences at airports because people are often preoccupied and in a rush. Unsafe conditions coupled with travelers often being preoccupied with their luggage, and keeping up with family members and/ or friends with whom they are traveling. All of these things can cause serious injuries if someone is caught up in an accident.
Dangerous surfaces can cause serious injuries to those unfortunate enough to slip and fall. However, there are also many risks that are exclusive to airports, such as moving sidewalks or horizontal escalators that are supposed to facilitate the rapid transport of passengers. An inadequately maintained escalator or elevator can cause serious injury. Atlanta Airport also provides courtesy carts for people who have difficulty walking. Serious injury can result if a courtesy car is negligently operated and runs someone over.
Given its fast-paced environment, it should come as no surprise that the food courts at Atlanta Airport are potentially hazardous areas. This is because many travelers simply eat-and-run, often neglecting to clean up after themselves. Therefore, airport managers and maintenance supervisors are required to ensure that all food court areas are free of spills, waste, and other substances that can possibly cause injury.
Serious injuries are also caused by Jetways. They can stop working properly by providing too much space between the end of the ramp and the planes door. Children are especially at risk of getting stuck in the gap or injuring him or herself while boarding or exiting the plane.
Slip-and-fall injuries frequently occur and can vary from small bumps and bruises to broken bones, concussions, and paralysis. Other possible causes of injury at Atlanta Airport include:
When Injured at Atlanta Airport
Robert J. Fleming is a practicing attorney in Atlanta, Georgia with over 20 years of experience. If you would like to discuss your case or simply have a legal question about your injuries, call Mr. Fleming at (800) 613-1923 or (404) 525-5150 or you can contact us online. We are here to help.