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Liability Risk and Insurance

Recent case: Turbulence – are you liable?

It is generally accepted that airlines are not liable for injuries to staff if resulting from clear air turbulence (CAT) in flight. However, according to commercial law firm, Beachcroft, the recent High Court case of Susan Andrews v British Airways is a useful reminder that liability needs to be carefully considered in all cases of turbulence and specialist expert evidence will be required.

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