The Marriott is a large hotel chain employing thousands of people in various different occupations ranging from gardeners, to reception staff to cleaners. These are the sorts of occupations which have a high accident rate. Typically anyone involved in any type of accident at a Marriott hotel should be entitled to worker’s compensation to cover lost wages and medical treatment while recovering. Even though the Marriott will have sufficient worker’s comp. insurance to cover serious accident events it doesn’t mean every injured worker at the Marriott will benefit from this. It’s all too common to find that some worker’s comp. claims are denied leaving the accident victim out of pocket. It is possible to lodge an appeal if your worker’s comp. claim is denied. However, you will need an experienced worker’s comp. attorney to lead you through the claim’s process. The Marriott – Company Overview The Marriott was founded in 1927 by John Willard Marriott when a root beer stand was opened in Washington, D.C. with his wife. Today the Marriott International is a U.S. multinational hospitality company which manages and puts on franchises a portfolio of hotels and other lodging facilities. It has its headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland, in Washington, D.C. and today it is the biggest chain of hotels found in the world today. Statute of Limitations for a WC Claim at the Marriott The workers’ compensation process is controlled at the state level, so an accident in Virginia may have different process to follow than one in California, even if you were working at a Marriott in both states. Normally, you have a short time to let your employer know about the injury and have it officially recorded, typically days or a week at the most. You then have a longer period, one or two years to file the actual WC claim. If the company’s insurer denies the claim for any reason, there is a longer and more complicated process that needs to be followed to make an appeal. As with the initial claim the state’s statute of limitations imposes time limits for each step of the appeal process. A failure to keep to the statute of limitations may result in losing an appeal. Why You Should Let an Attorney Handle Your WC Appeal While the main claim itself is reasonably straightforward, if your claim is denied, you will need legal help with an appeal. An appeal against a denied claim involves a series of meetings and hearings in which you are expected to present the reasons why you should obtain compensation. It can be intimidating and exhausting attending all these occasions without legal help. You are strongly advised to hire a workers’ compensation attorney to help you through this difficult process. Disclaimer: The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against the Marriott, or another party, you may not be entitled to any compensation. Additional Resources Workers' Comp as a Marriott Employee How Much is a Marriott Hotel Claim Worth?
