Accidents happen without any warning. That is why they are called accidents. If you are injured while working at Jack's, you might be eligible to receive help through workers' compensation benefits. Most employers in the United States maintain workers' comp insurance to protect their employees. If you have been hurt working your shift, you might be eligible to file a claim against Jack's for workers' comp benefits. Workers' comp has medical benefits coverage and pays a portion of your lost wages while you are unable to work. Workers' compensation claims are very complicated and often require hearings before a judge. You should consult with a workers' comp attorney to ensure you are treated fairly. Company Profile: Jack's With restaurants located in several states in the Southeast, Jack's is a fast food restaurant chain that started in Alabama in 1960. The chain has expanded to include 134 stores in four states, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee and Georgia. Originally known as Jack's Hamburgers and later as Jack's Family Restaurants. Jack's now consists of dine-in restaurants after initially starting as walk-up stands offering hamburgers for a nickel and milkshakes for a quarter. The chain is known for hamburgers, fried chicken, French fries, milkshakes, sodas and a breakfast menu. Did You Suffer an Injury While Working at Jack's? There are several ways you could suffer an injury at work. Here at some hypothetical scenarios of how you could suffer an injury at Jack's. While working in the kitchen, you suffered serious burns to your arms and chest because of a grease fire. This will require ongoing care and skin grafts from a burn specialist. As you were getting items from the cooler, you slipped and fell because of ice on the floor. When you fell, you suffered injuries to a disc in your upper back and a torn rotator cuff from trying to prevent your fall. You were opening a box of supplies when the boxcutter slipped and cut deeply into your hand. You required numerous sutures and will need care for several weeks. When a large jar of ketchup fell from the top shelf and hit you on the head, you suffered a serious concussion. You will need care for months in order to recover fully. Hypothetical Lawsuit Here is a hypothetical example of how a workers' comp lawsuit against Jack's could proceed. You were working your shift when you slipped and fell because of liquid on the floor. You suffered a serious back injury, but your claim was denied because you had suffered a back injury in the past. You use a workers' comp attorney to assist you. Your attorney presents the evidence that convinces the court that the claim is legitimate because your old injury had healed. You are awarded benefits. Consult with a Workers' Compensation Attorney If you have suffered an injury while working at Jack's, you should consult with a workers' comp attorney. A workers' comp attorney will file the claim against Jack's, negotiate your settlement and work to see that your rights are protected and that you are treated fairly throughout the process. *The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Jack's or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
