Helena Masovaric, a disabled, 89-year-old woman who was allegedly seriously injured while boarding a flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Istanbul, Turkey, has filed a lawsuit against Turkish Airlines Tuesday.

The injury occurred on Aug. 29 when Masovaric was delivered to the door of the plane in a wheelchair, having her care turned over to the airline’s flight attendant. Aviation Attorney Mark Lindquist, formerly the Pierce County prosecutor, claimed that after helping the woman stand, the flight attendant got distracted and let go of Masovaric’s hand.

“She predictably fell and broke her leg. She needed surgery, which involved a nail, a rod, and screws. Her recovery has been long and painful,” attorney Mark Lindquist said. “Additionally , her leg fracture resulted

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