Hotel jobs can be taxing, rewarding work. However, nothing makes a good job difficult like an accidental injury that leaves you wondering how you’ll get back to your regular work routine. If you were recently injured while working at a Hilton Hotel or Resort, then you may qualify for financial assistance from the workers’ compensation program. Continue below to learn what some common qualifying injuries may be, and how you can get started with your request letter today. History of Hilton Hotels & Resorts Hilton Hotels began when a man named Conrad Hilton founded the small, humble Mobley Hotel in Cisco, Texas in 1919. With a small collection of funds earned from this location, Conrad took a leap of faith and opened the world's first Hilton hotel in Dallas, TX in 1925. Years of success and dedication to affordable quality led Hilton to become one of the top full-service hotel companies in the world. As of 2017, more than 570 Hilton hotels are available in 85 countries across 6 of the world’s 7 continents. Potential Hazards When Working at Hilton Hilton prides itself in its complete spectrum of high-quality hotel service. Maintaining this level of service takes a lot of work by a variety of employees, and might result in accidents such as: Slip and falls: Far and away, slip and falls comprise the majority of hotel injuries each year. Between slippery poolsides, cleaning solutions, and spilled food/drinks in dining areas, hotel floors are always in danger of causing accidents. Kitchen complications. Hotel employees are often tasked with putting together large buffet-style meals for hotel residents in the mornings. This can be demanding work, and often puts hotel employees at risk simply because they work under such time constraints. Stress and limited time can turn even simple tasks like making scrambled eggs into a potential hazards, so kitchen accidents are quite common and typically qualify for compensation. Cleaning and maintenance mistakes. Many hotel staffers are part of the cleaning crew that prepares rooms after departure before the next awaiting guest. Cleaning often involves washing sheets, clearing out trash cans and fridges, reorganizing rooms, and doing so quickly, which can lead to unfortunate accidents. Maintenance crews, who make frequent use of ladders and other potentially dangerous tools, are also at risk for physical injury. When preparing to file for workers’ comp, the best thing you can do is to assemble all of your evidence in an organized way. Start by writing a detailed description of your work accident as close to the incident as possible. Include testimony from other workers who were with you during the incident. Take pictures of the injury (if it is visible) as well as the place the injury occurred. And don’t forget to include all medical paperwork associated with the injury so you can demonstrate its severity and cost. After preparing these documents, you are ready to write your official workers’ compensation request letter and send it to Hilton for review. Considering a Workers’ Comp Attorney Workers' comp attorneys are one of the best resources you can take advantage of during your process. Because proper formatting and legal terminology is important in a demand letter, attorneys can help make sure your letter is free of mistakes. They can also contact Hilton on your behalf should you need to negotiate compensation or discuss your incident further. Consider a free consultation with a workers’ comp attorney to see if their assistance may be helpful to you through the compensation process. *The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Hilton, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
