Injuries can occur in any kind of workplace, even a video games store like Gamestop. The most common workplace accidents happen when employees slip on something or trip over a loose object and fall over, injuring themselves. These sorts of accidents can lead to injuries ranging from minor scrapes and bruises right through to very serious head and spine injuries. Any employee who works for a large employer like Gamestop should be able to claim compensation after a workplace injury through their employer’s workers’ compensation insurance cover. Normally, this is limited to basic medical treatment, a percentage of lost earnings and other benefits like rehabilitation, if required. A workers’ compensation attorney can help with submitting a claim. Gamestop: Company Profile Gamestop is a chain of video game stores that has been in operation for a surprising number of years. It was first established in the 1980s, trading as Babbage’s. Its current headquarters are located in Grapevine, Texas. It sells video games as well as a variety of other electronic goods including AT&T equipment. The company has expanded out of its U.S. base and now operates in several other countries including Australia, Europe and New Zealand. There are over 7,200 stores under the Gamestop, Micromania, EB games and Think Geek banners. Gamestop also produces a magazine focusing on video games called Game Informer. Potential Dangers / Injuries Working For Gamestop It may be hard to understand just why employees working in a video games store might have an accident, but it does happen from time to time. Typical accidents involve slipping over on something slippery like a recently cleaned floor or tripping over something left lying around on the floor, like a newly arrived carton full of video games. Injuries that are common results of slip and fall or trip and fall accidents might include: cuts and bruises wherever the body hits the ground; broken bones, especially shoulder bones, arm, wrist and hand bones; injuries to the face and head if something falls directly on the employee from above; repetitive strain injuries from work that involves limited movement, typically in front of a computer screen using a mouse. Talk to a Lawyer You might think that all there is to do after a workplace injury is to inform the employer and fill in a form for compensation after getting treatment. Many workers’ compensation claims do in fact get honored routinely but there may be complications if the injury is challenged. Insurers who provide workers’ compensation cover are never happy to release payments too readily and may want evidence that an injury happened while at work. They may even deny the claim if they think that the injury was pre-existing. It is advisable to talk to a workers’ compensation attorney before filing a claim to make sure that all documentation required is submitted. An attorney will also be able to help if the claim is denied and an appeal needs to be made. Complete the Free Case Evaluation on this page to consult with a lawyer. *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 Gamestop, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation. Additional Resources Does It Matter If I Was at Fault for an Accident? When Should I Hire a Workers’ Compensation Attorney?
