Dollar General is a very popular store with low prices. Stores like Dollar General can keep their prices down because they limit the number of staff. Often, warehouses holding Dollar General goods become disorganized because there isn’t sufficient staff to handle the flow of goods. Accidents can happen like trips and falls over cartons of goods. Badly positioned cartons falling from a height can cause head injuries to workers. If a worker is injured at a Dollar General, worker’s compensation should be available to cover the financial hardship caused by an injury. However, things aren’t always as easy as that and all too often Dollar General’s insurer denies WC claims causing financial stress to the worker. If this has happened to you it’s a good idea to contact a worker’s comp. attorney who will make an appeal on your behalf. The Dollar General – Company Overview The Dollar General Corporation is a U.S. chain of budget variety stores which has its headquarters in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. It was founded in 1939 by the Turner family and in 1968 it became the Dollar General Corporation. Today, it’s considered to be a high revenue making store, reaching in 2017 a figure of $21 billion. It employs more than 130,000 workers in its stores spread throughout the country. Statute of Limitations for a WC Claim at the Dollar General There are a number of things you need to consider when submitting a claim for worker’s compensation. The first is that in most states there is a statute of limitations in force which typically means you only have 12 months to put in your WC claim. Also if your WC claim is rejected but you intend to file an appeal you usually only have 30 days from the denial of your claim to do so. Sometimes, WC claims are rejected because you have not told your Dollar General store about your accident within a defined short time period of it taking place. If you have got to the point of appealing your denied WC claim you will need to contact a worker’s comp. attorney as soon as possible so that you do not miss the deadlines laid down in your state. Why You Should Let an Attorney Handle Your WC Appeal You should not try and lodge an appeal for your WC denial on your own. The Dollar General insurer will put your case at the bottom end of the list for priority. A worker’s comp. attorney can ensure all deadlines are met and the right evidence is presented proving your eligibility for worker’s comp. You have a far higher chance of your appeal being successful if you have an experienced worker’s comp. attorney working on your behalf. 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 the Dollar General, or another party, you may not be entitled to any compensation. Additional Resources How Much is a Dollar General Claim Worth?* Tips for Getting Workers’ Comp After an Injury at Dollar General* Filing a Dollar General* Workers’ Compensation Claim in California
