Accidents happen every day. You could be injured at any time, even while you are at work. If you are an employee of Huddle House and you are hurt on the job, help might be available. You might be eligible to file a claim against Huddle House for workers' compensation benefits. Most U.S. companies have workers' comp insurance for their employees at no additional cost. Workers' comp includes medical benefits coverage and will cover a portion of the injured worker's lost wages as he or she is recovering from the injury. If you are injured at work, notify your manager right away so an accident report can be completed. Consult with a workers' compensation attorney before filing a claim, as an attorney can have a significant impact on the outcome of your case. Company Profile: Huddle House Having its origins date to 1964 in Decatur, Georgia, Huddle House is a diner-style restaurant that remains open around the clock. Its name originated from the football "huddle" and it was created to give fans a place to "huddle" and eat after Friday night games. There are now more than 400 locations throughout the Southern U.S. and additional locations being built in the Mid-West, Mid-Atlantic, and Southwestern states. The chain is currently owned by Sentinel Capital Partners. In 2001, the chain was presented with an award by Nation's Restaurant News for being the top revitalized brand in America. Did You Suffer an Injury While Working at Huddle House? There are countless ways you can be hurt while on the job. Here are some hypothetical examples of how you could be hurt working at Huddle House. You were frying eggs when grease popped into your eye and onto your face. You suffered serious burns and required ophthalmologic care. While cleaning the restaurant, you came into contact with some cleaning supplies that lead to a serious allergic reaction. You had to be transported by ambulance and remained hospitalized for days. As you were refilling the carbonated soda machines, you hurt your back. You will need ongoing rehab and therapy. When you slipped waiting tables, you broke a plate and a glass, which caused you to suffer serious cuts and require extensive treatment. You were mopping the floors when you fell and broke your ankle, which will require a cast for several weeks. Workers' Compensation Lawsuit Here is a hypothetical example of how a workers' comp claim against Huddle House might proceed. If you were hurt while you were working, you should notify your supervisor right away. You should then seek medical treatment promptly. You suffered a torn rotator cuff when you were lifting boxes of supplies. You had suffered a shoulder injury before, but it had not shown symptoms in several years. When your doctor says you will be unable to work for several months and might need surgery, your Huddle House workers' comp claim was denied. With the help of a workers' comp attorney, enough evidence is presented to prove that the injury did occur during your shift at Huddle House. Your Huddle House workers' comp claim is approved. Consult with a Workers' Comp Attorney Because of the complexity of a workers' comp claim, you should consult with a workers' comp attorney. Your attorney will gather all the documentation, and negotiate with the adjuster to reach a settlement for your claim. With the help of an attorney, your odds of recovering your medical costs and some lost wages improve significantly. *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 Huddle House, or another party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
