If you are an employee at a BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse and you are injured while on the job you could be eligible for worker’s compensation. All employers, including BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse, pay for worker’s comp insurance that will cover the medical bills and other expenses for employees that are injured while at work. Getting hurt at work is possible at any job, but there’s a higher risk of getting injured when you work in a restaurant like BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse. You could slip and fall on a dirty or wet floor, or you could get cut if a glass or a plate breaks or burn yourself handling hot food or dishes. Restaurants take precautions to prevent injury and illness among their employees but they can’t prevent every injury especially in a fast-paced setting like a restaurant. BJ’s Restaurant And Brewhouse BJ’s is a chain of restaurants that started in CA but has spread to more than 200 locations around the country. Not every restaurant has a brewpub, but all the restaurants serve beer from the company’s own brewpubs that is shipped to each restaurant. The company has stayed in business for about 40 years serving a mix of American classics like pizza, burgers, and other casual style foods and craft beer. The Most Common Restaurant Injuries If you have suffered any of these injuries while working at BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse you could be eligible for worker’s comp. Some of these injuries are obvious but some of them you may not realize could lead to future medical problems and could qualify you for worker’s comp payments: Burns Cuts Eye injuries Back and neck strain Carpal tunnel syndrome Feet and knee problems Tennis elbow or repetitive motion injuries What To Do If You Are Hurt On The Job At BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse The first thing that you should do when you are injured on the job is get medical attention if you are seriously injured, bleeding, or burned. Be sure to save your medical bills and any paperwork that you are given. If you are having chronic pain that makes it difficult to do your job or to move also get medical attention. The next thing that you should do is notify your supervisor of your injury and that you have gotten medical help for the injury. Your supervisor should file an incident report for any injuries that will list the date and a description of what happened. After that you should talk to an attorney that specializes in worker’s compensation claims. How A Worker’s Comp Attorney Can Help You If you have been injured on the job you may be entitled to worker’s compensation which will cover you medical bills, lost wages, and possibly even education or training for a different career if the injury causes you to no longer be able to do the job you were doing. In order to make sure that your right to compensation for your injuries is protected having an attorney that knows the laws about worker’s compensation will ensure that you get everything that you are entitled to due to your injury. Additional Resources Falls and Workers' Compensation Common Mistakes When Documenting My Workplace Accident *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 BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
