No-one wishes to work in a dangerous job, but even workplaces which seem to be perfectly safe are never completely free of accident hazards. Huge work environments like international airports see accidents every day, most of them fortunately6 minor. Workers who work for large employers like O’Hare International will find that their employer will have workers’ compensation insurance. This type of insurance helps to ensure that the workers are compensated in the event of an injury at work. Compensation pays for medical treatment and lost earnings because of absence from work. A workers’ compensation attorney can be of value if there are complications with the claim or the claim is denied by an insurer. O’Hare International Airport Profile O’Hare International Airport is located close to the city of Chicago. It lies 17 miles away from the Chicago CBD. O’Hare vies with Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, Atlanta for the world’s busiest airport by the number of flights. O’Hare is the sixth busiest airport in the world when considering the number of passenger movements. Over 53,000 people are employed at O’Hare doing a huge variety of jobs. Over half of these jobs are white collar jobs. This doesn’t mean that their jobs are inherently much safer as accidents can happen anywhere at any time. O’Hare offers over 200 destinations, with many of them international ones. The airport is a major hub for United and American Airlines. Potential Workplace Injuries at O’Hare An airport the size of O’Hare is like a miniature city with many different employers in addition to the airport itself. There are hundreds of different occupations and of course many thousands of workers, not counting the people who are employed indirectly outside of the airport but whose h=jobs are dependent on the existence of the airport. The following gives a brief outline of just a few possible accidents that can happen at an airport like O’Hare. The biggest nightmare is a fire in a terminal building or hangar. Fuel is present in large quantities in an airport and aircraft are constantly being refueled as well as fuel being used for the large number of airport trucks and supply vehicles. A fuel spill can cause a number of possible hazards that can cause injuries to fuel workers. Cleaners are employed in large numbers all over O’Hare. They work in offices, terminal buildings, rest rooms and in the outside forecourt and car parks. Cleaners face a number of accident hazards, but slip and fall hazards are the most common. Typical injuries are dislocated joints, cuts and bruises, broken bones and head injuries. Why Use a Workers' Comp Attorney? A workers’ comp. attorney can be of great help when your workers’ comp. claim has run into problems. The attorney can be of particular value when the claim has been denied or the amount of compensation is less than you claimed. The attorney will have dealt with many denied claims before and can advise you how to improve your chances of a successful appeal. The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against O’Hare International Airport, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
