Are you an employee of H.E. Butt Drug Stores who was injured at work? If that is the case, you may be eligible to file a workers’ compensation claim. Most companies in the U.S. are required to have workers’ comp coverage to protect themselves and their employees from work related injuries. Workers’ comp offers medical benefits and some compensation for lost wages. Because workers’ comp claims are complicated, time consuming, and very detailed, a workers’ comp attorney may be needed to help the process proceed more smoothly. Company Profile: H.E. Butt Drug Stores H.E. Butt Drug Stores is a pharmacy and grocery company that does business as H-E-B. A privately held American chained based in San Antonio, Texas, the company has 370 stores located throughout Texas and northeast Mexico. It was founded in 1905 as C.C. Butt Company by Florence Butt. The name changed when Florence Butt’s youngest son, Howard Edward (H.E.) Butt, took over the store after he returned from World War I. The company has grown to have 86,000 employees and revenue exceeding $21 billion. It is often labeled a religious chain as it did not open on Sundays until 1976 and refused to sell alcohol for years. Hurt on the Job? Were you working your shift at H-E-B when you were standing on a ladder trying to put items on the top shelf and you slipped and fell? A fall from a ladder can do serious damage. If you hurt your back and hit your head on the floor you may be unable to work for a while. Workers’ compensation benefits may be able to cover your medical costs and help you recoup a portion of your lost wages. If you are hurt while on the job, you should notify a supervisor immediately so a report can be completed. Get medical care right away. Carpal Tunnel: If you are a pharmacy tech who has experienced repetitive trauma of your wrists that has caused carpal tunnel, you may also be eligible to file for workers’ comp benefits. The repetitive hand motions from counting pills and running a register can cause trauma to your wrists. Back Injuries: Lifting heavy boxes of pharmaceutical products can be hard on your back. If you have suffered a herniated disc or other back problems from lifting shipments and stocking, you need to notify your supervisor to make sure an accident report is properly completed. Slip and Fall: If you suffer a slip and fall injury because of spilled liquid or a bottle of pills that have spilled out on the pharmacy floor, workers’ compensation may be able to provide medical coverage for your treatment of your injuries. Consult with a Workers’ Comp Attorney If you have suffered an injury while on the job, you should consult with a workers’ comp attorney. A workers’ comp lawyer can file the initial workers’ comp claim, gather the evidence needed to support your claim, and then work to negotiate a fair settlement for your medical bills and lost wages. You can work on healing while your attorney works on resolving 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 H.E. Butt Drugs, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
