Were you recently injured while working at the Bellagio? If so, you are not alone. While Las Vegas may be famous as a city of luxury, it is packed with employees working hard every day to keep its various hotels, restaurants, and casinos running around the clock. While injuries are unfortunate, they are not uncommon, and may not be your financial burden. Workers’ compensation may be able to help you get payment for your medical bills and lost wages resulting from your work injury. History of the Bellagio As with a large number of Vegas hotels, the Bellagio was conceived and built by Steve Wynn and his company, Mirage Resorts, Inc. in the 1990’s. On October 15, 1998, with an opening ceremony that reportedly cost over $88 million, the Bellagio was opened to the public. Today, the Bellagio is home to many famous sites such as the lobby’s hand-blown glass flower display, Cirque de Soleil’s O, and the famous Bellagio fountains which are featured in countless TV shows and movies as a staple feature of the Vegas strip. Hazards of Working at The Bellagio For what was once the most expensive hotel ever built, there are a vast number of employees required to keep everything running smoothly. However, to keep the luxurious experience effortless for visitors, many workers are subject to fast-paced working environments in a number of areas that can potentially lead to injury: Hotel workers: As with most Vegas hotels, workers are needed to do regular facility maintenance, cleaning, cooking, chauffeuring, and a variety of other jobs. Slip and falls are common here due to the amount of cleaning supplies and slippery pool areas that workers must frequent. The Bellagio also contains a number of both functional and extravagantly-decorated light sources that must be kept pristine at all times. Though extravagant, these lights require workers to use ladders and other machinery to maintain, all of which can be hazardous. Casino workers: Casino lighting is kept intentionally dimmed to build atmosphere. While employees typically know the casino floors inside and out, the lighting can make it difficult to see discarded food and drink glasses or spills. Casinos also feature a number of big signs and displays that must be maintained consistently — and all it takes is one misstep for a display to shift and fall, which has the potential to cause severe injury. After a work injury, be sure to do the following: move to a safe location, away from the accident site alert a coworker or supervisor, and get yourself to a hospital save all medical bills and predict future lost wages to include on your workers’ compensation claim collect photos and witness statements that can support your claim speak with HR about how to move forward Considering a Workers’ Comp Attorney Workers’ compensation attorneys can greatly assist you during this confusing and stressful process. They can help you to relax and heal without worry as they take the reins in the legal process, handling all the paperwork, negotiations, and proceedings that need an experienced mind. Thankfully, a majority of workers’ comp attorneys also work on contingency, meaning they will not take payment for their services unless they win you your case. Consider a free consultation with a workers’ comp attorney before moving forward with your claim to see if their help may be right for you. *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 Bellagio, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
