Most workers at Miami International Airport should be protected when at work by their employers’ workers’ compensation insurance. Workers’ compensation payments can go a long way to helping an injured worker to cope with his or her injuries. The payments are focused on compensating for medical expenses and a percentage of any lost earnings because of enforced absence from work while recovering. If the claim process becomes complicated, or if you believe the insurer or your employer is making it difficult to obtain the amount of workers' compensation you need, then you should get legal help from a workers’ comp. attorney. Miami International Airport Profile Miami International Airport serves the South Florida region. It is the major connection point for many destinations in South and Central America, as well as many of the islands in the Caribbean. It is also the domestic hub for American Eagle. The airport is only 8 miles north of downtown Miami. The airport is also a major cargo and freight base for many cities around the world. The airport is the biggest in the U.S. in terms of international flights and second only to John F. Kennedy in New York in terms of international passenger numbers. 45 million passengers use Miami International every year. 37,000 workers at the airport help them to travel in and out. Injuries are always a possibility at this busy airport. Potential Workplace Injuries at Miami International Workplace injuries at Miami International are extremely varied because of the many different types of occupations. Elevator and escalator injuries are possible, especially for maintenance workers who are kept on their toes keeping people moving around the terminals. All airport employees face daily risks as they drive around the airport access roads. Miami’s roads are very busy with traffic and accidents are an ever present reality. Miami Airport’s terminal buildings and offices are kept clean by an army of cleaners who face the risk of slipping over on smooth floor surfaces and wet floors during the cleaning process. Slip-and-fall injuries anywhere in the airport grounds can lead to broken bones and dislocated joints. Why Use a Workers Comp Attorney Making a workers’ compensation claim after a workplace injury at Miami International Airport should be straightforward, but unfortunately not every claim is honored by the employer’s insurer. Whatever the issue with your claim, it may be worth contacting a workers’ comp. attorney to discuss the problem. Workers’ comp. attorneys will have dealt with many cases like yours before and will provide valuable advice to help you get your claim accepted or to initiate an appeal. *The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Miami International Airport, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
