Heathrow Airport Accident Claims

Talk to us about airport accidents if you have been involved in an accident that was not your fault, we may be able to help you claim compensation.

If you have been injured as an employee or a passenger passing through an airport, you may be able to make a compensation claim.

Call our specialists on 0333 358 3034 or contact us to arrange a no-obligation confidential conversation about your accident.

Heathrow Airport Accidents at Work

There are a large number of employees employed at airports in the UK who occupy a very varied range of job roles:

• as a baggage handler
• catering crew
• shop assistant
• cabin crew
• a representative of an airline
• security

No matter your job role, your employer must provide you with a safe working environment where you feel secure. If your employer does not provide adequate working conditions and you become injured due to this negligence, then you may be entitled to accident-at-work compensation.

Baggage Handler Accident at Work

Manual handling and lifting accidents are a large proportion of accidents that happen at airports. Baggage handlers are most at risk of sustaining one of these types of injuries.

If you work as a baggage handler, it is important that your employer  has taken the necessary precautions to ensure that your work environment is safe:

• You have been equipped with the proper mechanical handling equipment needed to place luggage in and out of the aircraft hold. Your employer should also have given you any necessary training on how to use this equipment.
• You have been provided with any safety equipment that is needed for your job role such as work boots or high-visibility clothing.
• They should ensure that tasks are rotated between employees fairly regularly. This will ensure that you don’t experience any strain doing the same movements too regularly.
• You should have received suitable rest breaks
• They should have provided adequate training to all relevant staff about safe handling techniques

Your employer should have carried out all of the above checks, training and balances to ensure your safety. If they failed to do any of the above and this resulted in an injury, you may be able to claim compensation.

Other types of Heathrow Airport Accidents

Slips, trips or falls at Airports

This is a common cause of accidents, especially in an airport where luggage can be placed carelessly. If someone else was responsible for your slip, trip or fall accident then you could be able to claim compensation.

Injuries caused by luggage and accidents involving the baggage carousel or trolleys

Passengers and workers can sometimes be injured due to luggage falling off the carousel or trolley. You could also be involved in a collision with the luggage trolley. No matter the specific scenario in which your injury occurred, you could be eligible to make a claim.

Shuttlebus accidents

Shuttle buses and other modes of transport can also be a source of injury at airports. Whether you were simply walking around the airport or you were onboard a shuttle bus, if you sustained an injury that wasn’t your fault you may be eligible to claim.

Escalator and lift accidents

You could possibly be injured when using a moving travellator or a lift to get to another floor. While these accidents are fairly uncommon due to health and safety checks, the injuries that are caused by lifts or travellators can be severe. If you have been injured, you could be entitled to compensation.

Food poisoning and allergic reactions at Heathrow Airport

If you eat food that has not been cooked, stored or prepared properly you could suffer food poisoning. While symptoms usually resolve themselves within a few days, it is possible for food poisoning to be more serious and leave long-lasting effects. In order to receive compensation, you must prove that it was contaminated food from a specific location within the airport that made you ill.

How much can I claim if I’ve been injured at Heathrow Airport?

The amount of compensation you may be able to claim will depend on the nature and severity of your injury. Any financial losses you have experienced because of your injury will also be taken into account.

Heathrow Airport Accidents, Contact Jefferies

To learn more and to discuss your potential claim in confidence, contact our team on 0333 358 3034. Alternatively, complete our online contact form to arrange an initial no-obligation telephone consultation with a member of our expert team.