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Airline Employee Died in Ramp Accident at Charlotte Douglas International Airport
An airline employee was struck and killed in an accident at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The accident happened on a paved area near the gates where airplanes park to load and unload passengers and baggage, commonly called the tarmac. The crash reportedly occurred when a vehicle hit an American Airlines employee working in the area. No airplanes were involved in the incident. The accident was between employees, and no others were involved. The accident did not significantly impact airport operations.
What Happened to Cause the Accident
The details of the accident at the airport are not fully known at this time. What we do know is that the area around an airplane at the gate is often quite busy. Airline employees are loading or unloading baggage, often using carts and conveyors. Employees must drive trucks with baggage carts to and from the location and position them near the cargo hold. In this case, one vehicle was involved. The employee was struck by a vehicle and, sadly, died from his injuries at the scene. It is possible that negligence was a factor in this particular accident.
Investigation to Occur
An investigation into the cause of the accident will be conducted. Typically, airline employees belong to a union, which will likely evaluate the cause of the accident. In addition, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other agencies may investigate the accident to find any safety issues that could have been involved and to provide instructions for any changes in procedures that may need to be implemented in the future. An investigation will be similar to any other vehicle accident. Officials may get witness statements, view camera footage, and recreate the way the accident happened.
What to Do if You are Injured in an Accident
Accidents can happen anytime, even when you are at work. The negligent party is generally responsible for expenses related to an accident. When an accident or injury is work-related, it is often the employer’s responsibility to provide benefits such as medical care and workers’ compensation. In some cases, the employee may need to file a claim in court in order to seek money for damages. Damages may include medical expenses, lost wages, money for pain and suffering, and more. It is important to note that in North Carolina, you may only get compensation for an accident that was not your fault. A knowledgeable personal injury attorney will evaluate your case and help you understand your options.
If you were hurt as the result of any type of accident that was not your fault, get medical attention immediately. Keep all your medical records as well as any documents related to your damages. Contact an attorney to determine how to proceed. The law limits the time to file a claim, so you will want to discuss your injuries with a qualified lawyer as soon as possible. Call us today at Arnold & Smith, PLLC, at (704) 370-2828 to schedule a consultation.
The skilled personal injury attorneys at Arnold & Smith, PLLC are dedicated to maximizing the financial recovery and obtaining justice for every personal injury client injured by another party’s negligence. The issues our personal injury clients may be facing include, but are not limited to, slip and fall injuries, wrongful death, product liability, catastrophic injuries, dog bite claims, car and truck accident injuries, motorcycle injuries, traumatic brain injury (TBI), nursing home negligence, spinal cord injury, boating accidents, and defective medical device injury. Our personal injury attorneys understand the devastating impact such an injury can have on a person’s life, and that the effects so often go beyond physical pain and suffering. The personal injury attorneys at Arnold & Smith, PLLC are dedicated to helping clients determine the strength of their claims, and to aggressively pursuing the means necessary to achieve the best possible end result for each client’s particular situation.
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