If you were injured or diagnosed with a work related illness while working at Hertz, or any other car rental company, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation. This is because it is the legal responsibility for employers to provide workers’ comp. insurance for their employees which covers them for wage loss and the cost of medical treatment when unable to work. If an employee decides to accept workers' compensation benefits from an employer, the employee waives the chance to sue their employer for damages. In all cases, an injured worker is given a minimum of two years from the date of injury to file a claim for workers’ compensation. When this deadline expires it will be difficult for a Hertz employee to qualify for workers’ compensation. Company Profile: Hertz The Hertz Corporation is the oldest company in the car rental industry in the world. It was started in 1918 by Walter L. Jacobs in Chicago with a fleet of 12 cars. Today, it has approximately 6,500 locations in more than 140 countries and a fleet of 550,000 vehicles, including 300,000 vehicles in the United States. In 2021, Hertz collected $7.3 billion in revenue, had assets of $19.7 billion, and employed 23,000 workers. What to Do If You Were Injured Working at Hertz If you work at a Hertz depot and you are injured, or any other car rental company, the first thing you should do is seek the medical treatment you require. As soon as you are able you should inform your employer or supervisor who is responsible for filing a claim for workers’ compensation on your behalf. However, you will need to provide evidence that supports your claim that your injury or sickness occurred while you were working at Hertz. The sort of evidence required could include the following: eye witness reports from co workers; photos of the accident site; a doctor’s report with details of the injury or illness, treatment and recovery time. As soon as your employer receives your request for workers compensation they will file your claim with its workers’ comp. insurer. It will also inform the state body responsible for workers’ compensation. When your claim is approved you can expect to receive a proportion of your wages until you are able to return to work and the cost of your medical treatment. If your claim is denied you have the right of appeal. Get Help With Your Workers’ Compensation Claim It is never easy proving eligibility for workers’ compensation as evidence that the injury or illness took place at Hertz or any other car rental company is not always clear. If you take the Free Case Evaluation to speak with an independent attorney who subscribes to the website you may have a higher chance of winning your workers’ compensation claim than if you try to win a claim on your own. *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 Hertz, or another party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
