A broken leg is one of the most debilitating injuries you can have if you work a relatively active job. Most Walmart employees need to walk or stand on their legs to do their job, so recovery can mean several weeks or even months off work. A workers’ compensation claim can mean a steady income while the leg is treated and during time off work. You will find that it is best to discuss a possible claim with a workers’ compensation attorney before filing it with Walmart’s insurer or representative. An American Commercial Success Story Walmart, the discount store icon, has grown quite a bit since the very first store was established back in 1962. Sam Walton, who opened the very first Walmart store, is now the world’s largest corporate employer. 2.3 million employees work in Walmart’s nearly 12,000 stores scattered across the U.S. and Canada. The large number of people employed by Walmart means that every day, someone is injured on the job. Many of Walmart’s workers rely on their ability to move, drive, and lift on the job. A broken leg can make these things very difficult. How Workers’ Compensation for a Broken Leg Can Make All the Difference As a Walmart employee, you have the right to claim Walmart workers’ compensation after a genuine workplace injury. You are not required to show that the company was at fault. Payments are based on a no-fault insurance policy that Walmart has with their insurer. Workers’ comp. should ensure you get any medical bills paid, such as surgery and treatment for your leg injury, as well as most, but not all, of lost earnings. Typically, a compensation payment for lost earnings is around two thirds of normal earnings. As an example, if you earn the average Walmart wage of $9.33 an hour, you should get back around $6.11 for every hour of normal work you would have completed if not at home recovering. A workers’ comp. payment may make the weeks you have at home while your leg heals more bearable. At the very least, you should not have to worry about paying normal everyday bills, rent or mortgage. Why You Should Hire an Attorney Workers’ compensation claims should be straightforward, but this doesn’t always happen. It is important to provide the insurer with sufficient evidence to show how the injury happened, that it happened while at work and how it has affected you financially. A workers’ comp. attorney can help you prepare your claim properly and guide you through the appeals procedure if for some reason your claim is disallowed by the insurer. Additional Resources I Had a Broken Arm Injury While Working at Walmart! Can I File A Claim If I Am A Walmart Part-Time Employee? What to Do When Injured Working at Walmart *Disclaimer The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Walmart, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
