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Water Bottle Injury Grounds New OT's Career
27 Aug
Summary
- A metal water bottle fell on a passenger's head during a flight.
- The incident caused chronic visual sequelae and a concussion.
- The passenger suffered significant lost earning capacity.
A former occupational therapist is suing British Airways after a metal water bottle fell from an overhead bin and struck her head during a flight from Frankfurt to London. The incident occurred on August 28, 2024, as the passenger was traveling to Lexington, Kentucky. She now suffers from chronic visual issues, including exophoria and convergence misalignment, alongside a concussion that caused significant neurocognitive deficits.
The severe injuries delayed her ability to take her professional licensing exam by 12 weeks, resulting in a documented loss of earning capacity totaling $20,160.00. Her complaint alleges the overhead bin lacked safety netting, contributing to the accident. The lawsuit seeks compensatory damages for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering, citing negligence on the part of the airline for defective storage and failure to follow incident protocols.
