Were you injured performing your job at Jimmy John’s? If that was the case, you might be eligible to file a Jimmy John’s workers’ comp claim. Workers’ comp help you financially while you recover from your injury. Throughout the United States, most employers are required to maintain workers’ comp insurance coverage to protect themselves as well as their employees. This special kind of insurance offers medical benefits while also covering some of the wages that are lost resulting from the work-related injury. If you are hurt while you are working, you should notify your manager right away because an accident report must be filled out in detail. Workers’ comp claims can be drawn out and complicated, so you should consult with a workers’ comp attorney before filing your initial claim for workers’ comp benefits from Jimmy John’s. Company Profile: Jimmy John’s Jimmy John’s is a franchised sandwich chain that specializes in delivery services. The company founded in Charleston, Illinois in 1983 and has headquarters in Champaign, Ill. The company has grown to have 2,630 locations in 46 states. About 98% of the locations are franchise owned. The privately held company was founded by Jimmy John Liautaud after his father told him either join the military or start a business. The company started franchising in 1994. CNNMoney listed Jimmy John’s as one of 10 “Great Franchise Bets.” The chain was named #1 on the Entrepreneur 2016 Franchise 500 list. Roark Capital Group agreed to acquire a majority stake in the company in September 2016, but Jimmy John will continue to serve as chair of the board. Were You Injured While Working at Jimmy John’s? If you work at Jimmy John’s, here are some example hypothetical ways you could be injured while working that might be covered by workers' compensation: You were running the meat slicer when your hand slipped and you suffered a cut that almost severed your thumb. With a long road to recovery ahead of you, you see medical bills mounting and you aren’t bringing in any income because you are unable to work. A Jimmy John’s workers’ comp claim might be able to help you. You were taking out the trash at Jimmy John’s when you slipped and fell onto the pavement. You suffered a broken ankle and a back injury. You won’t be able to work for a while. Jimmy John’s workers’ comp might be able to help you during this time while you recover. You were delivering sandwiches to nearby businesses when you were involved in a car crash. You suffered internal injuries and head trauma, which resulted in a lengthy hospital stay. Filing for workers’ comp from Jimmy John’s might be able to give you the help you need as you heal from your injuries. If you were injured working your shift at Jimmy John’s, you should get medical care right away. Make sure any witnesses give their statements to the manager for inclusion in the accident report. Workers’ Compensation Attorney Consultation Make sure you are treated fairly and your rights remain protected. If you have suffered an on the job injury at Jimmy John’s, you should consult with a workers’ compensation attorney before filing a workers’ comp claim against Jimmy John’s. *The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Jimmy John’s, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
