Were you injured while you were working your shift at Bertucci’s? If so, you may be able to file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits so you can recover some of your lost wages and the costs of your medical care. Most employers in the United States have workers’ compensation coverage for their employees. A special insurance, workers’ compensation offers medical benefits and coverage for lost wages while employees recover from their work-related injuries. If the employee cannot return to the same job, workers’ comp may cover the cost of vocational training. Workers’ compensation claims are complicated, so you should consult with a workers’ compensation attorney before filing your claim. Company Profile: Bertucci’s A private company that runs a chain of Italian sit-down restaurants, Bertucci’s offers brick-oven pizza and Italian cuisine. Some stores offer delivery as well as take-out and private dining. Founded in Somerville, Massachusetts in 1981, the company went through rapid expansion in the 1990s. With restaurant locations primarily in the Northeast, locations do go as far south as Virginia. N.E. Restaurant Co. purchased Bertucci’s in 1998 and adopted the Bertucci’s Co. name in 2001. Were You Hurt While Working Your Shift at Work? If you work at Bertucci’s, here are some example hypothetical ways that you could be injured on the job: As a server, you were picking up an order for a customer when you fell. During the fall, you suffered a back injury. Back injuries can require lengthy recovery periods. As you recover, workers’ compensation may be able to help you by paying a portion of your lost wages. While opening a can, you suffered a serious cut to your hands and fingers. This can lead to infection and further problems. Workers’ compensation may be able to help you recoup your medical bills and some of your lost income during the recovery process. You were working in the kitchen when you suffered serious burns to your arms. This is an extremely painful injury that requires intensive medical care. You may find yourself unable to work for quite some time. Skin grafts may even be necessary. Workers’ comp may be able to help you during this time. If you are hurt at work, notify human resources or a supervisor so an accident report can be filed. Make sure you give a detailed account of the incident as quickly as possible while the incident is still fresh in your memory. Make sure any witnesses also give their accounts of the incident. Consulting with a Workers’ Compensation Attorney If you have been hurt at work, you should consult with a workers’ compensation attorney. Workers’ compensation claims are very complicated and detailed, so you could use the support of an attorney throughout the process. The attorney can file the claim, appeal any denials, and negotiate a fair settlement with the insurance adjusters. You don’t need the added stress of working with the insurance company, so you can focus on your recovery while the attorney handles the rest. *The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Bertucci’s, or any other company, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
