Fast food restaurants like the Popeyes chain have a number of workplace accident risks that are unique to these sorts of places. Fortunately for employees who do suffer an unfortunate accident and are injured, there is workers’ compensation to fall back on to. A successful claim should pay all medical bills as well as compensate for around two thirds (on average) of earnings lost through not being able to get back to work. Workers’ comp. is never guaranteed and sometimes insurers can be slow to approve a claim, especially if there is not enough evidence to convince them that the injury was genuine or that the money claimed was justified. It is always a good idea to collect enough evidence before filing a claim. A workers’ comp. lawyer can help you prepare your claim. Accidents at Popeyes Popeyes restaurants are found in many towns and cities across the U.S. Employees who work for Popeyes cook food, serve customers, keep the place clean and tidy and then there are always those who help to run the restaurant as managers and maintenance staff. Whatever the actual position in the restaurant, there are potential accident risks. Kitchen works probably suffer more accidents than other workers. They may cut their hands or fingers and suffer from burns caused by hot food, cooking utensils or grills. They may suffer from scalding when exposed to hot steam or hot liquids. All Popeyes workers could be injured if they slip, trip and fall on floors that are slippery from water or other liquids spilled, or debris of some kind that has fallen on the floor. Evidence You Should Collect As soon as possible after an accident at a Popeyes restaurant, you should let your manager know what happened and how it happened. The injury should be recorded officially by the company as this information will set the date for compensation and provide evidence that it occurred on company property. This should be enough, but it is best to play on the safe side and ask any fellow workers to provide a written statement to confirm seeing the accident happen and that they saw your injuries. An oral account could be used as well if you have something to record it. Photos taken at the accident scene or video footage taken by a restaurant security camera will also be as useful. You will also need: a doctor’s report on your injuries; copies of scans and tests; bills or receipts for any of the following: ambulance, medication, hospital visits or stays, surgery, anesthesia and doctor’s fees. How a Workers’ Comp Lawyer Can Help Sometimes, trying to get a claim prepared so that you have a chance of getting the sort of compensation you need can seem too hard. You should talk to a workers’ comp. lawyer before filing your claim to make sure you have enough evidence and other documentation to convince insurers to make a payment. Additional Resource Do You Need a Lawyer if You Were Hurt Working at Popeye’s? Denied Workers’ Comp. at Popeyes 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 Popeyes, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
