BAGGAGE HANDLER ACCIDENT

A significant number of accidents that occur in airport work are manual handling or lifting accidents. As a result, baggage handlers are quite often the ones who face injury on the job. No matter how you are employed at an airport, it is important that your employer ensures you are safe while at work. There are certain regulations they must abide by, they should ensure that:

• You have proper rest periods to recharge
• They provide you with boots and toe protection that has proper ability to grip onto a surface, even if it is wet or smooth.
• Depending upon your job, ear protection and hi-visibility clothing are provided
• They give you sufficient training about how to use lifting aids or general machinery
• You have been given appropriate manual handling training so that you are able to properly lift luggage or any other items

If your employer has not done any of the above and you have sustained an injury at work then you may be eligible to make a compensation claim.

Other types of airport accidents

SLIPS, TRIPS OR FALLS AT EAST MIDLANDS AIRPORT

Slips, trips or falls are a commonly sustained injury. If you have slipped due to liquid on the floor or luggage obstructing your path, you may be eligible to make a compensation claim if the accident wasn’t your fault.

LUGGAGE ACCIDENTS AND ACCIDENTS DUE TO THE BAGGAGE CAROUSEL

The baggage carousel or luggage trolley can sometimes cause an accident. If you have been hurt due to improperly placed suitcases, a collision with a baggage trolley or luggage falling off the carousel, contact First Personal Injury to make a claim.

SHUTTLEBUS ACCIDENTS

Shuttle buses can also be a possible cause of accidents. Whether you have been riding a shuttlebus to get to the terminal or have been injured in another similar scenario, we can help assess your claim.

FOOD POISONING AND ALLERGIC REACTIONS

It is important that all the food you consume is prepared properly, uncontaminated and thoroughly cooked. While symptoms from food poisoning will usually resolve themselves within a few days, sometimes suffers can experience more serious and long-lasting illnesses. If you believe you are owed compensation due to a food hygiene issue, you must prove that the contaminated food was from a specific establishment within the airport. Food improperly labelled or a restaurant that has not provided proper information about ingredients can sometimes cause customers to have an allergic reaction. If you have experienced an allergic reaction after eating at an airport, you may be eligible to claim. If you wish to make a claim for a food poisoning or allergy issue, you must keep receipts to prove when and where you bought the food. It is also important that you seek medical attention as soon as possible for your issue.

Claiming against East Midlands Airport

If you have suffered an injury at an airport due to an accident that wasn’t your fault, compensation will cover the cost of any injuries sustained. However, compensation could also cover the loss of any financial earnings if you have been unable to return to work. You may also be able to cover the costs of any travel expenses or prescriptions associated with your injury.

MAKING ACCIDENT CLAIMS AGAINST EAST MIDLANDS AIRPORT

If you have suffered a personal injury, you may be entitled to receive compensation. First Personal Injury solicitors are available to assist you and help win any compensation that you deserve.

At First Personal Injury, we work with families and individuals across England and Wales, helping them claim compensation after an accident. Contact our specialist team to begin the process, either by phone on 0800 808 9740 or through our online form.