New Hampshire International Flight Injury Lawyer

If you live in New Hampshire and were injured on an international flight, your claim against the airline is usually governed by the Montreal Convention, an international treaty with its own rules on liability, deadlines and where you can sue. Muggeo & Associates represents passengers from across New England in international flight injury claims against U.S. and foreign airlines. Attorney Louis J. Muggeo brings more than 2,000 hours of civilian flight time to the firm’s aviation work.

How New Hampshire Travelers Fly Internationally

New Hampshire’s main commercial airports include Manchester-Boston Regional Airport and Portsmouth International Airport at Pease. Most New Hampshire travelers fly internationally from Boston Logan, about an hour from Manchester and Nashua, or connect through other hubs from Manchester. International itineraries that begin in New Hampshire and connect elsewhere on the same ticket are generally covered by the Montreal Convention from the first leg.

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.

Read our step-by-step guide on how to make a claim under the Montreal Convention.

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

See how courts analyze each in our guide to airline injury types.

Injuries Outside the Convention

If the Montreal Convention does not apply, for example an injury in an airport terminal or on a purely domestic trip, New Hampshire’s general limitations period for personal injury is three years, with shorter notice rules for some claims against public entities.

Representing New Hampshire Passengers

Our attorneys are admitted in New Hampshire, and we can represent New Hampshire residents in state and federal proceedings there, as well as in Massachusetts, New York and Florida where appropriate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a New Hampshire resident sue a foreign airline at home?

Often, yes. Under the Montreal Convention’s fifth jurisdiction, a passenger may sue in the country of his or her principal and permanent residence if the airline operates services to or from that country and conducts business there. A U.S. court must also have personal jurisdiction over the airline.

Are your attorneys licensed in New Hampshire?

Yes. Our attorneys are admitted in New Hampshire as well as Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island and Florida. See our New Hampshire personal injury page.

What if I fell in the terminal at Manchester or Logan before boarding?

Injuries in a terminal away from the boarding process are usually not covered by the Montreal Convention. They may be claims against the airport operator or another party under state law, sometimes with short notice deadlines.

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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