Gate and Ground Crew Injuries
A worker at an airport gate may regularly perform a variety of duties. These workers can range from baggage handlers to maintenance workers, providing important services to keep planes up and running properly. These crews are also often responsible for taking care of small problems that can occur with a runway. In any of these capacities, a worker can become severely injured by a mechanical malfunction or other accident.
For assistance with filing a workers’ compensation claim or for guidance regarding the process, contact the Philadelphia workers’ compensation attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 215-238-1130 today.
Injuries from Airport Accidents
While working at the gate, a person can sustain many different types of injuries. These injuries may vary depending on the worker’s actual job. For instance, baggage handlers can sustain severe injuries to their limbs and digits if they are caught in automatic belt-feeders. Other individuals may work closely with potentially hazardous chemicals.
The following injuries may be sustained by an airport worker:
- Amputation
- Electrical shock
- Broken bones
- Internal injuries
- Severe bleeding
- Lifting injuries
- Repetitive motion injuries
- Chemical exposure
These injuries may prove substantial and may require immediate medical attention and considerable periods of missed time at work.
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If you have been injured while working to maintain or service an aircraft, it is important that you understand your legal rights regarding workers’ compensation. Contact the Philadelphia workers’ compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., by calling 215-238-1130 today to discuss your claim with a committed and experienced attorney.