Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the largest airport in Pennsylvania and the Delaware Valley. It is an important regional hub for the freight company, UPS, and also for American Airlines. It is also a key hub for Frontier Airlines, which is a low-cost airline. PHL serves many destinations in North America, the Caribbean, South and Central America, the Middle East, Asia and Europe. 20,000 employees are “badged” employees working in a variety of jobs around the airport. There are another 34,000 people working at the airport and 40,000 more who do not work at the airport but whose jobs are indirectly affected by the airport’s existence. All these people work in cargo operations, airline offices, as air traffic controllers, maintenance staff, in catering, entertainment, cleaning, rental car facilities, just to mention a few of the jobs at the airport. Because of the sheer number of jobs and the busy nature of the airport, injuries from time to tie are inevitable. Workplace Injuries at Philadelphia International All airports can be very busy, and Philadelphia International is no exception. Accidents can happen anywhere and at anytime but real live aircraft accidents are fortunately very rare events. Airport air traffic controllers are more likely to get hit by a fuel truck if they are working outside than a plane. The worst accidents happen during winter when the airport may be affected by fog, snow, ice and long periods of darkness. Apart from traffic accidents, there are many other types of accidents, including: slip-and-fall accidents; accidents in kitchens in the large catering sector; electrical burns and shocks caused by accidents during maintenance work; injuries to the back and neck caused by heavy and awkward baggage handling; construction site injuries wherever renovation and extension work is being carried out. The varied types of injuries in a place like PHL make the airport environment more like a small city than a normal workplace. The fact that the airport is not a monopoly employer also means that the workers’ compensation insurance conditions may differ depending on the exact insurance policy and insurance carrier used by each employer. Why Use a Workers' Comp Attorney You shouldn’t have to use an attorney if you are making a claim for workers’ comp., but it's possible things don’t always work out well enough. If you are unsure of your rights, need any help of any type, or are considering making an appeal, then a workers’ comp. attorney can be of real help. The attorney can help explain the time limits needed to file a claim or an appeal, the documentation required and will assist with representation if you need to go to an administrative hearing. *The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Philadelphia International Airport, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
