Workplace accidents are some of the most common reasons for long stays in hospital resulting in hardship for a whole range of workers and their families. This couldn’t be more true than for airport employees where there are so many hazards to deal with on a daily basis especially those who work on areas to do with maintenance tasks and for anyone who is in a job that makes them eligible to be a member of the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFAA). Fortunately for those who suffer from financial hardship due to an injury at work, they are eligible to apply for workers’ compensation whether the injury is their fault or that of their employers. The AMFA will offer you all the help you need including finding a suitable attorney. This is essential if you are seeking a fair and just compensation payment. The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) is an independently organized craft union that represents a variety of technicians involved in aircraft maintenance, maintenance control, ground equipment, plant maintenance, facilities maintenance, and maintenance instructors throughout the country. It concentrates on this class or craft, which the National Mediation Board recognizes under the Railway Labor Act, which is also applicable to airlines. If fully supports the rights of members to pursue workers’ comp. claims to ensure they are not financially disadvantaged due to an injury that occurred at work. Here's a little more information on what you should do if you were injured while working at an airport. Workplace Injuries Suffered by AMFA Members The sorts of injuries commonly seen in an airport environment include: Slips and falls on unseen hazards like slippery, oily surfaces causing back and head injuries Collision with a maintenance vehicle causing fractures, traumatic brain injuries and spinal injuries Electrical shock caused by considerable exposure to the use of electrical equipment used in maintenance. What to Do If You Have Been Hurt On the Job If you have been injured there is a set procedure you should follow to ensure that you are eligible for your workers’ comp. entitlements. Ensure you receive medical treatment quickly. Let your supervisor know as soon as possible and get a colleague to submit an accident report on your behalf. Make sure you have reliable witnesses who are prepared to right a testimony. Get a medical report, identifying your injuries, type of treatment and its likely duration. Contact a workers’ comp. attorney. Why Contact an Attorney? One of the most difficult tasks following an accident is ensuring you get the workers’ comp. that matches the extent of your injuries, the cost of medical treatment and a fair assessment of wages lost since your accident and an estimate of how much more time you will need off work to recover. You may think the process is easy especially if the proof is sufficient to prove it’s a workplace accident. Your employer’s insurer will think quite differently and if you don’t ask an experienced workers’ comp. attorney to represent you the insurer may just offer you an inadequate lump sum which once used up will put you back to square one financially. By hiring the right attorney, you can help to protect you and your family’s financial security.
