One year after Singapore Airlines Flight SQ321 encountered severe turbulence over Myanmar, killing one passenger and injuring more than 70, survivors are still awaiting justice. Many Australians were among those affected.

Peter Carter, Director of Carter Capner Law, confirmed his firm is representing 11 passengers and investigating further claims, including cases of severe psychological trauma. “Many of our clients exhibit PTSD symptoms as a result of this terrifying mid-air experience. They thought they were going to die,” Carter said.

Because PTSD is only compensable if physical changes can be proven, the firm is using advanced brain scanning to identify abnormalities. “We are optimistic to also be able to recover substantial damages for PTSD injuries for affected passengers including those who have no other physical injuries,” Carter added.

The firm expects to lodge demands with insurers by September, with Carter predicting awards “well in excess of US$1 million.”

He also argued the pilots likely flew too close to a thunderstorm in the Inter Tropical Convergence Zone, despite other planes taking evasive action. An interim report confirmed G-forces from +1.35G to -1.5G — enough to cause severe injury even to restrained passengers.

The final accident report from Singapore’s Transport Safety Investigation Bureau (TSIB) is expected later this year.

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