Heathrow Accidents at Work

There are many different job roles that people are employed as inside an airport:

• Cabin crew
• Shop assistant
• Restaurant staff
• Baggage handler
• Security
• A representative of an airline

No matter your job role, your employer has a duty of care to ensure that your work environment is safe. If your employer fails to provide a safe working environment which results in injury, you may be able to claim compensation. Our legal experts at First Personal Injury are happy to assess your case.

BAGGAGE HANDLER ACCIDENTS

Baggage handling operatives are usually involved in lifting and handling luggage. Manual handling and lifting accidents are some of the most common scenarios that incur injury at an airport. Therefore, this job role can be one of the most accident-prone at an airport, meaning it is very important that your employer ensures your safety at work. Certain precautions that your employer should abide by include:

• Giving you proper training in order to sufficiently handle the equipment needed to lift luggage into and out of the hold.
• Boots and toe protection that has proper ability to grip onto a surface, even if it is wet or smooth, should have been provided. Depending upon your job, ear protection and hi-visibility clothing should also be provided. Proper safety protection such as work boots, ear protection or hi-visibility clothing depending upon your job role and location within the airport.
• Access to proper rest breaks and the ability to get refreshments
• All staff have been provided with adequate training about safe handling techniques for lifting luggage and other items.

If your employer has failed to do any of the above and this has resulted in an accident then you could be entitled to claim for compensation.

SLIPS, TRIPS OR FALLS AT HEATHROW AIRPORT

Slips, trips or falls are a very common accident cause, especially in an airport where there could be liquid spills or misplaced luggage. If someone else was responsible for your injury, then you may be able to claim.

SHUTTLEBUS ACCIDENTS

Shuttle buses can also be a possible cause of accidents. Whether you have been riding a shuttle bus to get to the terminal or have been injured in another scenario, we can help assess your claim. Shuttlebuses can sometimes cause accidents, whether you are walking about or riding one. If you sustained an injury from a shuttlebus or another vehicle you may be able to claim.

ACCIDENTS DUE TO THE BAGGAGE CAROUSEL OR TROLLEY

Employees and passengers can sometimes be injured due to a collision with a luggage trolley or due to luggage falling off the trolley or carousel. No matter the scenario in which your injury occurred, First Personal Injury are here to help.

ESCALATOR AND LIFT ACCIDENTS

You could possibly be injured by a travellator or a lift while travelling in the airport. These accidents are fairly uncommon, but any resulting injuries are often serious. If you have been injured due to a moving travellator or lift, then you may be able to claim.

FOOD POISONING AND ALLERGIC REACTIONS

If you have eaten food that has become contaminated due to not being cooked or stored properly then you may be eligible for compensation. While food poisoning symptoms are usually short-lasting, if the case is severe, the effects can last for a long time. If you believe that you are owed compensation due to a food hygiene issue, you must be able to prove that you bought the contaminated food within an airport. Any pre-packaged food must be correctly labelled and proper information about ingredients or preparation must be given at a restaurant to ensure that an allergic reaction does not take place. If any of these precautions are not adhered to and you have an allergic reaction, you may be able to claim compensation if you have an allergic reaction. If you have suffered an allergic reaction or food poisoning you may be able to claim compensation. Contact First Personal Injury today to start your claim process. All receipts relating to the contaminated food must be kept to prove when and where this food was bought.

CLAIMS AGAINST HEATHROW AIRPORT

If you have suffered an injury at an airport due to negligence on the part of someone else, then you may be owed compensation. Compensation will primarily cover the cost of the injuries that you have sustained. However, it might also cover any additional costs such as travel expenses for hospital visits. If you have lost financial earnings due to an inability to work, compensation can be useful in recovering this.

CLAIMING COMPENSATION WITH FIRST PERSONAL INJURY

If you have suffered a personal injury, you may be entitled to receive compensation. First Personal Injury is 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.