What is the Montreal Convention and how does it affect my claim?

What is the Montreal Convention and how does it affect my claim?

The Montreal Convention is an international treaty ratified by the United States that governs passenger liability on international airline flights. It establishes a two-tier strict liability system: up to approximately 113,100 SDRs (roughly $150,000 USD, subject to exchange rate fluctuation), the airline is strictly liable with no fault required; above that threshold, the airline is liable unless it can prove the injury was not due to its negligence or wrongful act. Critically, the Convention requires you to file within two years. An attorney at Haug Barron Law Group can help you navigate these treaty obligations effectively.