Workers’ compensation is a form of insurance. It is required by state law for most employers. There is no charge to hurt workers to be covered by it or to file a claim. The goal of workers’ compensation is to help protect injured workers from being financially harmed from their on the job injury. Workers’ compensation provides many benefits, but for you to be eligible for them, you must choose to file a claim after you’re hurt. Filing a claim can be done through your employer. You may be eligible to receive help with your medical expenses, a portion of your lost wages if you’re unable to work, and job training if you won’t be able to return to your previous occupation. There are other benefits as well. If you’re hurt on the job, stop what you’re doing and immediately tell your supervisor. Ask how you can file your claim and ask for a list of healthcare providers who can treat you at no charge. Company Profile: Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines is actually headquartered in Seattle, Washington. They carry more passengers between Alaska and the lower 48 than any other airline. They are the seventh largest airline in the United States. Alaska Airlines has more than 11,000 employees. Risks Faced by Alaska Airlines Employees All airline employees face risk. The risk depends largely on their job duties. Common jobs with Alaska Airlines includes being a flight attendant and working as a customer service representative. However, all jobs have risks, such as these ones: Flight Attendants – Working as a flight attendant poses special risks. Turbulence can happen at any time. If you’re not buckled in, you could be injured if you’re thrown in the cabin. Even if you’re buckled into a seat, you could be hit in the head. Working in wet or icy places such as Seattle or Alaska have special risks. These hazards create slip and fall potentials. Slipping and falling can cause head injuries, back injuries, or broken bones. Customer Service – Customer service is a specialized administrative job that involves a lot of typing on a keyboard. Working for long periods of time on a computer can cause you to develop repetitive stress injury. Although this may sound like something easily fixed with a brace, it causes many people to be unable to work and to live with chronic pain. Learn More about Workers’ Compensation If you’re hurt during your shift with Alaska Airlines, you have the right to file a workers’ compensation claim. Don’t keep working if you’re hurt. Stop what you’re doing and inform your supervisor. Then, ask how you may start your claim, and do not wait to do so. Then, learn more about workers’ compensation by speaking with a qualified workers’ compensation attorney. *The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Alaska Airlines or any of its related companies, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
