Injuries To Airline Maintenance Workers, Engineers And Technicians In Illinois

Airline maintenance work keeps aircraft safe and on schedule – but it can take a serious toll on the workers doing it. When an airline maintenance worker, engineer or technician gets hurt, the workers’ compensation process should provide medical care and wage benefits – but too often, claims get delayed, disputed or minimized. At Katz, Friedman, Eisenstein, Johnson, Bareck & Bertuca, we bring more than 60 years of experience helping aviation workers in Illinois protect their benefits, and we step in quickly when an injury threatens your paycheck or your recovery.

If you’ve been injured on the job, contact us for a free consultation by calling 312-724-5846 or sending us an email.

Common Accidents In Hangars, Aircraft Bays And Facilities

Whether you work for a major carrier like United Airlines or American Airlines, your days can include tight deadlines, loud environments, heavy parts and constant movement around aircraft, hangars, buildings and airline-owned vehicles. Some common incidents can include:

• Heavy machinery and aircraft parts that crush hands, feet, or legs during lifting, positioning or repair work
• Mechanical systems in facilities (HVAC units, electrical panels and/or plumbing pipes) that create pinch points, burn risks and falling-object hazards
• Tools and equipment that cause eye injuries, punctures, lacerations and repetitive-use damage
• Slip, trip and fall incidents in aircraft bays from fluids, uneven surfaces, hoses or poor lighting
• Struck-by events involving tugs, baggage tractors, lifts or other airline vehicles
• Degloving injuries from rotating equipment, sharp edges, or caught clothing and gloves

These accidents result in life-altering conditions. Our firm handles claims involving traumatic brain injuries, spinal damage, eye injuries, hearing loss from jet engine exposure and the loss of limbs. We also assist those suffering from chronic back injuries, hand trauma and vision loss caused by industrial mishaps.

How Our Attorneys Help Airline Maintenance Workers

Our attorneys handle the paperwork, deadlines and insurer tactics that can undermine a valid workers’ compensation claim. With an experienced legal team on your side, we can challenge denied care, fight for temporary total disability payments and support you through medical evaluations and return-to-work pressure.

Free Consultation From Anywhere In Illinois

If you suffered an injury as an airline mechanic, maintenance worker or one of the building engineers and technicians in Illinois, contact Katz, Friedman, Eisenstein, Johnson, Bareck & Bertuca today at 312-724-5846 or send us an email today. The sooner we step in, the sooner we can protect your medical care, your income and your claim.