Ben and Jerry's is a company that is headquartered in South Burlington, Vermont that makes and serves ice cream, sorbet, and frozen yogurt. The company was founded in 1978 and has locations all around the world. The chain committed to making their products GMO-free in support of legislation that requires GMO labeling in 2013. If you were working your shift at Ben and Jerry's and suffered an injury, you are not alone. It is possible to suffer an injury that can require extensive medical care while you are at work. If you suffered a back injury while lifting large cartons of milk to make ice cream, or slipped and well while on your shift, you might consider filing a workers' comp claim against Ben and Jerry's. Filing a workers' comp claim can award you the compensation that you need to offset your medical expenses and your lost wages resulting from the injury. If you are considering filing a Ben and Jerry's workers' comp claim, there is information available to help you get the damages that you might be entitled to receive. Damages to Which You Might be Entitled There are many damages that you might be entitled to receive if you are filing a workers' comp claim against Ben and Jerry's after getting injured while on the job. Here are some potential damages you might receive: Medical bills - Both past and present. One of the more commonly claimed damages in a workers' comp claim, medical bills can add up fast. If you slip and fall because of melted ice cream at Ben and Jerry's and you break your leg, you should save all your hospital records to help improve your chances of filing a successful workers' comp claim. Lost wages - Both past and present. If you had to go the emergency room because you were hit by falling cartons of ice cream in the freezer, you might be able to claim damages for your lost wages while you went to the hospital and for the time you had to miss after the injury. You can also claim damages for future lifetime earnings if you are no longer able to perform the same tasks as before. Vocational training. If your injuries were so severe you cannot return to the same kind of work but you are able to perform other tasks, workers' comp should cover the cost of vocational training so you can go to work. For example, if you are no longer able to grip an ice cream scoop firmly, vocational training and physical therapy may be able to help. Consult with a Workers' Comp Attorney Knowing how much you can claim in damages in difficult to determine. Workers' comp claims are very complicated and challenging. You should enlist the help of a workers' comp attorney. You have no out-of-pocket expenses because workers' comp attorneys aren't paid until you have won your claim. Consult with a workers' comp attorney today. 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 Ben and Jerry's, or another party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
