New England & Northeast International Flight Injury Lawyer

Travelers from across New England and the Northeast fly internationally every day through Boston Logan, the New York area airports, Montréal and regional airports. When a passenger is injured on one of these flights, the claim against the airline is usually governed by the Montreal Convention. Muggeo & Associates represents injured passengers from Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, Rhode Island and New York in claims against U.S. and foreign airlines.

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See our airline injury claims directory for information about claims involving airlines that serve New England, including Aer Lingus, British Airways, Lufthansa, Air France, KLM, Icelandair, TAP Air Portugal, Air Canada, JetBlue, Delta and American.

Montreal Convention Basics

Accident: The airline is liable for bodily injury caused by an “accident” on board or during embarking or disembarking, meaning an unexpected or unusual event external to the passenger.
Strict liability: Since December 28, 2024, the airline is liable without proof of fault up to 151,880 Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) per passenger, and above that amount unless it proves it was not negligent or the damage was caused solely by a third party.
Two-year deadline: Suit must be filed within two years of arrival at the destination, or of when the flight should have arrived.
Where to sue: Article 33 limits the places a claim can be filed, including the destination on the ticket and, for injury or death, the country of the passenger’s principal and permanent residence if the airline serves it.

Common International Flight Injuries

Falling bags from overhead bins
Severe turbulence
Hot drink and meal burns
Beverage cart injuries
Falls in the aisle, on air stairs or on the jet bridge
Injuries during wheelchair assistance
Hard landings and emergency evacuations

Why Passengers Choose Our Firm

Aviation experience: Attorney Louis J. Muggeo has more than 2,000 hours of civilian flight time.
Admission in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island and Florida, with offices in Salem, Massachusetts and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Early evidence preservation demands to airlines and airports.
Careful analysis of the ticket, itinerary and treaty rules before any deadline runs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to hire a lawyer in the state where I live?

Not necessarily. International flight injury claims are governed by the Montreal Convention and are often filed in federal court. The right forum depends on the ticket, the airline and where you live. Our attorneys are admitted in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island and Florida, and we may work with local counsel elsewhere.

Which airport I flew from matters?

The departure airport matters less than the itinerary on your ticket. The Convention applies to international carriage between member countries, including domestic connecting legs booked on the same ticket.

How long do I have to bring a claim?

Two years from arrival at the destination, or from when the flight should have arrived, under Article 35 of the Montreal Convention. The deadline generally cannot be extended.

Hurt on an international flight? Call Muggeo & Associates at (978) 741-1177 or request a consultation. Montreal Convention claims must be filed within two years of arrival, so do not wait.

This page is general information, not legal advice. Whether the Montreal Convention applies, where a claim can be filed and what can be recovered depend on the ticket, the itinerary and the facts. Our attorneys are admitted in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island and Florida; where a case must be filed elsewhere, we may work with local counsel. Contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship. Prior results do not guarantee future outcomes. Last reviewed November 2026.

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