It can be a serious business if you are injured at work. The first thought you may have is wondering how you are going to pay the normal household bills if you have to stay at home or are hospitalized for any length. Fortunately, if you work for a large employer in North Carolina like Charlotte Douglas International Airport, you might be covered by your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance. Workers' comp should compensate you for medical treatment in the event of a workplace injury. Workers’ comp. insurance claims should also help to pay for a portion of your lost earnings. The amount you could be entitled to will vary depending on how severe your injury is and how long you're unable to work. Talk to a workers’ compensation attorney if you are unsure of your rights. Charlotte Douglas International Airport Profile Charlotte Douglas International is one of America’s largest airports by aircraft movements as well as passenger traffic, currently ranked the fifth busiest. It is also one of the world’s largest airports. The airport is located close to the city of Charlotte, North Carolina and has been in commercial operation since 1935. The airport covers over 5,500 acres of land and is a major gateway to the Caribbean. Thousands of employees work in and around the airport, either directly as badged employees or indirectly in support jobs. Injuries at work in such a busy airport are inevitable from time to time. Workers’ comp. payments help to ease the burden. Workplace Injuries at Charlotte Douglas With such a large number of employees working in a diverse range of jobs, it’s not surprising that there is an equally large number of injury scenarios. Common airport injuries include the following: back and neck injuries from lifting large weights; baggage handlers are most prone to these sorts of injuries despite modern lifting equipment installed; burns and scalds inflicted on workers involved in the catering sector; slip and fall injuries are possible anywhere in the airport vicinity; all airport workers are potentially at risk from this most common of accident types; electrocution and electrical burns can affect maintenance workers, especially those involved in electrical maintenance; traffic related injuries related to the very busy nature of the airport with 24/7 aircraft movements, ongoing airport work and passenger movement. Why Use a Workers' Comp Attorney? Workers’ comp. claims should be straightforward as long as the injury can be proven to be work related and the correct forms filled in and submitted within state mandated time limits. However, for some employees it can be of real help to have the assistance of a workers’ comp. attorney giving legal advice. In the event that a claim is denied, the employee may opt to appeal the decision. The appeals process can be long and complex and this is where a workers’ comp. attorney’s experience can be of real value. The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Charlotte Douglas International Airport, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
