Were you working your shift at Baja Fresh when you were hurt? If that is what happened, you might be eligible to file a claim against Baja Fresh for workers’ compensation benefits. In the U.S., most employers have workers’ compensation insurance coverage. Workers’ comp provides medical benefits and covers part of the employee’s lost wages as he or she recovers. If you think you might be eligible to file a workers’ compensation claim against Baja Fresh, you should schedule a consultation with a workers’ compensation attorney so you can make sure your rights are protected. Company Profile: Baja Fresh Baja Fresh is a chain of fast-casual Tex Mex restaurants. The chain was founded in Newbury Park, California in 1990. It is currently headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona and is owned by Canadian franchisor MTY Food Group. Emphasizing fresh ingredients, each restaurant features a self-serve salsa bar. When it was acquired by MTY Food Group in 2016, there were 162 restaurants bearing the chain’s name in the United States, Dubai, and Singapore. Most of Baja Fresh's restaurants are franchised owned and operated. Did You Get Hurt While Working at Baja Fresh? Here are some examples of ways you could be injured working at Baja Fresh: While you were cutting fresh produce, you suffered a serious cut that severed a finger. Your finger had to be reattached by a surgeon and you will need ongoing medical care. The costs of your medical treatment are adding up fast, and you aren’t working to bring home a regular paycheck. A Baja Fresh workers’ comp claim might be able to help you recoup some of your losses, including medical costs and part of your lost wages. When you were cleaning the store, you slipped and fell hurting your back. Your back injury will keep you out of work for several weeks and you will need to get care from a specialist as well as physical therapy services. While your medical bills are adding up and you are out of work, a workers’ comp claim against Baja Fresh might be able to help you out. You were lifting a large container of tea when you hurt your back, causing a disc to herniate. This is a serious injury that can keep you from working for months. Baja Fresh workers’ comp might help you with your medical bills and some of your lost wages. Workers’ comp might even cover vocational training so you can do a different job if necessary. If you are hurt working at Baja Fresh, tell your manager. Management must complete an accident report. Seek medical care right away. Workers’ Comp Attorney Consultation If you have been hurt while working your shift at Baja Fresh, schedule a consultation with a workers’ compensation attorney. Your attorney can handle the claims process and will make sure your rights are protected. For the best chance of winning your workers’ comp claim, contact a workers’ comp lawyer today. *The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Baja Fresh or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
