Can I recover if I was injured by another passenger’s carry-on bag falling from an overhead bin?

Can I recover if I was injured by another passenger’s carry-on bag falling from an overhead bin?

Yes, this is one of the most common airline injury scenarios. Airlines and their crew members have a duty to ensure overhead compartments are properly secured and to warn passengers of dangers. If a crew member failed to properly stow luggage, failed to warn of an improperly loaded bin, or the airline’s own boarding and stowage procedures were negligent, you have a viable claim. Traumatic head and neck injuries from falling luggage can be severe and life-altering. These cases can involve both the airline and potentially the passenger who improperly stowed the bag.