Were you injured while working at California Pizza Kitchen? If so, you may be eligible to file a workers’ compensation claim for your injuries. Most employers throughout the United States have workers’ compensation insurance to cover their employees if they suffer an injury or an illness that results from their work duties. Workers’ compensation offers medical benefits and covers a portion of lost wages while the employee is recovering. In extreme cases, if the employee is unable to return to work, vocational training may also be covered by the insurance policy. Workers’ compensation claims are very complicated. Because of the complexity and detail involved, you should consult with a workers’ compensation attorney to ensure your rights are protected. Company Profile: California Pizza Kitchen California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) was founded in 1985 by Rick Rosenfield and Larry S. Flax. It offers American cuisine. Key products include pizzas, pastas, salads, small plates, and desserts. Non-traditional and innovative pizzas are what have made the chain popular. Pizzas by the CPK chain include BLT, Thai Chicken, Original BBQ Chicken Pizza, and Jamaican Jerk Chicken. The chain has an extensive children’s menu. There are more than 200 locations throughout 32 U.S. states and 13 countries. There are 17 non-traditional franchise concepts that were specifically designed for stadiums, airports, and universities. The company has 14,000 employees. Owned by Golden Gate Capital, the company has headquarters in Los Angeles, California. Did You Suffer an On-the-Job Injury at CPK? If you work at California Pizza Kitchen, here are some example hypothetical ways that you could be injured on-the-job: While unloading a truck, you were putting your product order in the storeroom. During this time, you suffered a serious slip-and-fall injury. Your head hit the floor, suffering a concussion, and you suffered a broken shoulder. You had to be transported to the hospital by ambulance. Workers’ compensation may be able to help you. As a cook, you suffered serious burns on your hands. You had to be taken to a burn center. To regain full use of your hands and to reduce scarring, you require skin grafts and ongoing medical care from specialists. You may be able to recoup these medical costs and some of your lost wages from workers’ compensation. While preparing a salad at CPK, you severed the tip of your finger with a kitchen knife. Multiple sutures were needed and you will be out of work for a couple of weeks. Your recovery may be painful, but workers’ compensation may help you with your medical care. If you are hurt at work, you need to tell your supervisor so an accident report can be completed. Get medical care quickly. Consult with a Workers’ Compensation Attorney If you have been hurt while working at California Pizza Kitchen, you should consult with a workers’ compensation attorney. An attorney will work to ensure your rights are protected and to get you a fair settlement so you can recover medical costs and lost wages. Your attorney will file all the appropriate paperwork for your claim. *The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against California Pizza Kitchen, you may not be entitled to any compensation. Additional Resources What Is The Workers’ Compensation Filing Process In California?
