As a Starbucks employee, you were on the job when you suffered an injury. For example, you were preparing a drink for a customer when you suffered serious burns to your hands. You had to be treated at a burn center. You will have medical bills adding up quickly and you will be out of work for a while. Workers’ compensation benefits can really help you during this time. While each state sets its own laws regarding workers’ compensation, most employers must maintain the coverage to protect themselves and their employees in the event of occupational disease or workplace injuries. Workers’ compensation includes medical benefits and covers a portion of lost wages while the worker is recovering. Am I Entitled to Starbucks Workers’ Compensation Benefits? As an employee of Starbucks, you are entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits if you have an occupational disease diagnosis or if you have been hurt while working. Even if you are partially at fault for the injuries you suffered, workers; compensation will cover you since it is a no-fault insurance program. Workers’ compensation is designed to protect the employer as well as the injured worker in such situations. Some employers are self-insured, but most are insured through an insurance provider. Every employer has a list of workers’ compensation-approved physicians. You will need to choose a physician from that list for your medical care to be covered by the medical benefits portion of workers’ compensation benefits. Damages After Being Hurt on the Job at Starbucks There are risks with any job that you have, so you could be hurt in any role at Starbucks. For example, you were cleaning the store when you slipped and fell while mopping and suffered a serious back injury. You were working the drive-thru when your hand was hit by the window and you spilled a scalding hot drink on your wrist, suffering burns. You were helping to put up stock, when you suffered a back injury from lifting cases of coffee. You were making your delivery rounds to several Starbucks locations when you were involved in a truck crash. Any of these injuries will lead to time off work. Medical expenses from these injuries can quickly begin to add up. Why Consider a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer? If you were hurt on the job at Starbucks, your claim might not be approved as quickly and easily as you think. As an example, you were hurt your shoulder while putting stock up in the storeroom. Your claim was denied because Starbucks learned you had rotator cuff surgery in the past because of a prior injury. They believe the current shoulder problem is a pre-existing injury. You will need an attorney to file an appeal and help you get access to the benefits that you need in such situations. Complete the Free Case Evaluation Form on this page, so you can get access to the benefits that you need and get your claim on the right track. Additional Resources Help! I was Injured Working for Starbucks!* How Much is a Claim Against Starbucks Worth?* *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 Starbucks or another party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
