If you get hurt while working at a Marriott owned hotel you can file a claim for workers’ compensation. Workers’ compensation can cover your medical bills, physical therapy bills, medication, and even lost wages if you cannot work because of your injury. The Marriott family of brands include some of the best-known hotels around the world. The brand caters largely to business travelers and high-end vacation travel but has brands that offer hotel stays in a range of price points. The Marriott parent company employs more than 130,000 people in its hotels. Positions Likely to File a Workers’ Compensation Claim The hospitality industry can lead to some serious injures for the workers behind the scenes. At Marriott the positions where employees may be the most likely to get hurt are the maintenance and landscape crew, kitchen crew, and housekeeping service. The maintenance workers can slip and fall while mopping or clearing away snow or ice. They also can become injured using heavy equipment like floor buffers or while performing maintenance on the building or pool. Kitchen workers can suffer from cuts, burns, sprains, and other common kitchen injuries. And housekeepers could end up with foot problems, back problems, repetitive stress injuries, or sprains and strains. Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim for These Positions If you are injured on the job while working at Marriott, you should file an accident report as soon as you are hurt. It’s important to let your supervisor know right away that you’ve been injured while working. Your supervisor should write up an incident report detailing what happened and you will be asked to sign it. Ask for a copy of the report if they don’t give you one because you will need it to submit a claim for Workers’ Compensation. Then go to a doctor and get checked out. When you file a claim for Workers’ Compensation you will need to submit proof of your injury from a doctor as well as any medical bills or other documentation that you receive. Why You Should Work with a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Filing a Workers’ Compensation claim is necessary so that you can get money for your medical bills, any rehab or therapy that you might need, and your lost wages if you can’t work. That’s why workers’ compensation was created. However, filing a claim for workers’ compensation can be confusing and it can be tough to know what medical evidence you need to submit with your claim. A workers’ compensation attorney can help you navigate the process of filing for workers’ compensation so that you may be more likely to get your claim approved quickly. That means that you will start receiving benefits faster so that you can focus on healing. Fill out the Free Case Evaluation on this page to get in touch with a participating attorney in our network that takes cases in your area. *Disclaimer: The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Marriott or another party, you may not be entitled to any compensation. Additional Resources How an Attorney Can Help if Your Workers’ Compensation Was Denied at the Marriott Workers' Comp as a Marriott Employee*
