Nobody wants to end up on a stretcher while at work, but this outcome is always a possibility, especially if you work in a busy place like an airport. Most employers should have workers’ compensation insurance to protect their employees in the event of a workplace injury or illness. To obtain compensation you need to file a workers’ compensation claim using the established procedure for your employer and state. Claims that are accepted by the insurer will pay for all necessary medical care as well as a percentage of any lost earnings and rehabilitation if necessary. An experienced workers’ compensation attorney can help obtain the level of compensation you deserve. Newark Liberty International Airport Profile Newark Liberty International Airport is situated between the New Jersey cities of Newark and Elizabeth and owned jointly by those two cities, although leased to New York and New Jersey’s Port Authority. Newark Liberty is a major contributor to the New Jersey economy as it has been estimated that it provides over 160,000 jobs and over eight billion dollars in wages and salaries. The airport itself employs 26,000 people doing a huge variety of jobs. Newark Liberty is the main hub for United Airlines and is also a major base for FedEx Express, which has a large area reserved for its freight business. The airport is one of the North East U.S.’s busiest airports and was also the first major airport in the country. Potential Workplace Injuries at Newark Liberty International Workers at large busy airports like Newark Liberty are exposed to a number of accident risks. These risks are as varied as the occupations of the thousands of workers at the airport. The most common injuries inside the airport buildings are slip and fall injuries and the most common injuries outside the airport buildings are traffic accidents. In addition to these sorts of accidents are a number of other accident scenarios. A lot of workers are employed in the catering sector, ensuring that the millions of passengers get enough to eat and drink on their long haul flights. Busy kitchens can often be accident prone as everyone is rushing around trying to fulfill orders. Burns and scalds caused by very hot cooking equipment, hot food and liquids can be serious enough to have to take long periods off work. With millions of passengers on the move, bags, suitcases and cargo have to be manhandled safely and speedily. Accidents and strains are common amongst those workers who have jobs in this important area. Why Use a Workers' Comp Attorney? A workers’ comp. attorney can provide very useful advice when filing a workers’ comp. claim or appealing a claim denial. The latter process can take a long time and is not an easy task. A lot depends on having satisfactory documentation that supports your claim. An attorney can help you obtain the sort of documentation you need to convince either the insurer or an administrative review judge that your claim was genuine. *The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Newark Liberty International Airport, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
