Were you recently injured while working for BJ’s? If so, you are not alone. Thanks to the workers’ compensation program, qualifying employees can have their work injury costs completely covered by their employer’s insurance. Below, we will learn more about the potential hazards an employee faces while working at BJ’s, and how you can begin your workers’ comp demand letter to request financial support. BJ’s Company History BJ’s Wholesale Club Inc. began as a small discount department store in Massachusetts in 1984. Despite years of buyouts from different department store companies, BJ’s remained a mainstay New England discount store which only expanded with each growing year. Today, BJ’s employs over 25,000 team members in over 200 stores in New England and has plans to eventually expand to the remaining US states. Potential Hazards When Working at BJ’s BJ’s sells a variety of goods, big and small, from produce to home goods to furniture. In such a large and varied environment, there are a number of ways accidents can occur, such as: Dropping/bumping large product: Because BJ’s is a wholesale goods store, even small items typically come in larger bulk packaging to save money for the customers. However, whether on the floor or in store rooms, these large packages can become dangerously stacked, and threaten to fall and hurt someone if accidentally mishandled. Slip and falls. BJ’s, as well as any store that sells food products, is prone to various, dangerous spills. Dry goods can also go unnoticed and cause either employees or customers to trip. Even freshly-cleaned areas can be slippery and cause falls, so floors are definitely a big hazard to look out for. Injuries over time.Employers never plan to put their employees in a position that will cause them pain. However, the natural wear and tear of certain jobs can lead to a variety of serious injuries to the back, neck, shoulders, or joints. Because many BJ’s employees must stand, sit, squat, push, pull, or lift objects various times throughout the day, gradual injuries are also common here. To begin the process towards receiving workers’ compensation, you must first write an official request letter to BJ’s asking for financial support. Your letter must include any of the following that apply to your case: A written account of all events before/during the incident that led to your injury Written accounts of other workers who witnessed the incident Pictures of the injury (if visible) as well as the location within BJ’s where the injury occurred Any medical records or bills that show the progress of your injury as well as the costs incurred after the incident Considering a Workers’ Comp Attorney Writing a well-composed request letter is a vital part of the workers’ comp process. If you are unsure of your letter or would like help forming your case, consider speaking with a workers’ compensation attorney near you. They can help you write your letter, contact BJ’s insurance, speed through the legal process, and fight on your behalf to get you the benefits you deserve for your injury. To see if an attorney’s help may be right for you, try a free consultation with a workers’ comp attorney near you. *The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against BJ's or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
