Are you an employee of Do It Best who suffered an injury while at work? If that is the case, you may be eligible to file a workers’ compensation claim. Workers’ compensation is a kind of insurance that most employers in the United States are required to offer their employees at no charge. Workers’ comp has medical benefits and covers a portion of lost wages for the time you are unable to work. Medical expenses can mount quickly, and if you are unable to work you are stressed because you have no paycheck coming in to cover your family’s living expenses. If you have suffered a work-related injury or illness, you should consult with a workers’ compensation attorney because workers’ comp claims can be very complex and time consuming. Company Profile: Do It Best Do It Best Corporation is a member-owned hardware, building materials, and lumber cooperative that is based in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. It is the second largest co-op in the industry with 2016 fiscal year sales reaching $3.02 billion. Because Do It Best doesn’t require store identities, member-owners may or may not display the brand name Do It Best in their business location. The company was founded in 1945 as Hardware Wholesalers, Inc. with the investments of 100 independent business owners in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. It now has thousands of member-owned locations throughout the U.S. and 52 other countries. The company offers more than 67,000 products for sale and has 1,445 employees. Were You Hurt While at Work? Regardless of how careful you may be, any job has its inherent risks. You can be hurt at any time. Were you working your shift in a warehouse for Do It Best when you were loading a shipment for a store location and your foot was crushed by a pallet jack full of merchandise? If so, you may be eligible to file a workers’ comp claim to recoup your medical expenses and some of your lost wages. As soon as you have suffered a work-related injury, you should notify your supervisor so a report can be filed. Slip and Fall: You can suffer a slip and fall accident almost anywhere, including work. Liquid can be spilled on the floor, packing materials or plastic wrap can go unnoticed. While a slip and fall accident may sound simple, it can be serious. You can break bones, suffer back injuries or even experience head trauma. Delivery Crashes: If your job is to transport merchandise to the stores and you are involved in a crash, you can suffer severe lacerations, broken bones, internal injuries, head trauma, and spinal injuries. Any of these injuries, or a combination of two or more can leave you with a lengthy recovery and thousands of dollars in medical bills. Consult with a Workers’ Compensation Attorney If you have suffered an injury while on-the-job, you should consult with a workers’ compensation attorney. Your attorney can gather pertinent evidence, file the initial claim, and work to negotiate a settlement on your behalf. You can focus on your recovery while your attorney focuses on your insurance claim through workers’ comp. *The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Do It Best, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
