Work accidents at Gatwick Airport

There are a large number of different roles that people are employed in at an airport:

• Shop worker
• Restaurant worker
• Baggage handler
• Cabin crew
• Airline employee
• Security

All employers must provide a safe and healthy working environment. If your employer fails to meet health and safety standards, you may be entitled to claim compensation if this has resulted in an accident. At First Personal Injury, we are here to help you make a claim.

BAGGAGE HANDLER ACCIDENTS AT GATWICK

Manual handling and lifting accidents are one of the most common accidents to occur. Baggage handlers are the most likely employees to suffer this sort of accident.

Therefore, if you work as a baggage handler, it is very important that your employer takes any necessary precautions to ensure you have a safe work environment. For instance, they should:

• Provide any necessary safety equipment such as ear protection or high visibility clothing.
• Give you necessary training on how to operate mechanical handling equipment is used to place luggage in and out of the aircraft.
• Ensure that the tasks that each employee is performing are swapped fairly regularly. This should mean you are not performing the same movements for too long, and reduce the risk of injury or strain.
• Provide all staff with the proper training needed for their job role so that everyone knows how to safely lift and handle luggage or other items.
• Ensure you have access to enough rest breaks and refreshments.

If your employer has not taken the steps above, you may be eligible to claim compensation for any resulting injury.

Other possible accidents

SLIPS, TRIPS OR FALLS AT GATWICK

A slip, trip or fall accident is fairly common and it could be caused by a multitude of factors – such as a wet floor or badly placed luggage. If the accident was the fault of someone else, you may be able to claim compensation for your injury.

LUGGAGE TROLLEY AND CAROUSEL ACCIDENTS AT GATWICK AIRPORT

Luggage falling off the trolley or carousel is the most likely scenario in which someone is injured by the carousel or trolley. However, it could also be possible that you have been injured through a collision with a luggage trolley. No matter how you sustained your injuries, First Personal Injury can give you legal advice and help you with the claims process.

SHUTTLEBUS ACCIDENTS

Whether you were riding the shuttlebus or came into contact with it while walking around if you sustained an injury that wasn’t your fault you may be eligible to claim compensation in response. It does not matter whether you are an employee or customer, it is important that you get any compensation you deserve.

ESCALATOR AND LIFT ACCIDENTS

While this type of accident is fairly uncommon, you could be injured while using a moving travellator or a lift. The types of injuries sustained in these sorts of accidents are often severe. Consequently, if you have been involved in an escalator of lift accident, you could be entitled to a large amount of compensation.

FOOD CONTAMINATION AND ALLERGIC REACTIONS AT GATWICK AIRPORT

If the food you consume has been contaminated due to not being cooked, stored or prepared properly you could be able to claim for any resulting food poisoning. Food poisoning symptoms usually resolve themselves in a few days but the poisoning can be longer-lasting depending upon the severity.

Any pre-packaged food should display allergy information on it so that you know whether to avoid this specific item if you are allergic to a certain ingredient. Restaurants must also be able to provide ingredient and preparation information if asked due to possible allergic reactions. If you have suffered an allergic reaction at any of the facilities within an airport, you may be eligible to make a claim.

You must keep the receipts for any food purchased which might have caused the illness or allergic reaction. These will prove that you bought the food within the airport. Furthermore, for your own safety, if you are suffering either of these health issues, it’s essential that you seek medical attention as soon as possible.

Claiming against Gatwick airport

If you’ve suffered an injury at an airport due to an accident that wasn’t your fault, compensation should cover the cost of any injuries that were sustained in this accident. Compensation could also cover any financial earnings that have been lost due to an inability to return to work or any travel expenses/medical costs that might have been needed due to your injury.

MAKING PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS WITH FIRST PERSONAL INJURY

If you have suffered a personal injury, you may be entitled to receive compensation. First Personal Injury are available to assist you and help win any compensation that you deserve. Contact our specialist team to begin the process, either by phone on 0333 358 2345 or through our online form.