Injured knees are very common workplace accident injuries. If you are an employee of Lowe’s who suffered an injured knee on the job, you can pursue a claim for workers’ compensation. An injured knee can lead to mounting medical bills and can result in time off work. Workers’ compensation is a special insurance Lowe’s maintains for its employees to protect them in the event of a workplace injury or occupational disease. Workers’ compensation includes medical benefits and covers a portion of lost wages while the worker is unable to perform his or her job. Each state sets its own laws regarding workers’ comp, and the claims process can be very challenging. Tips for Filing a Claim for an Injured Knee While Working at Lowe's Notify Lowe’s that you have been involved in a workplace accident and suffered an injured knee. There is an approved list of workers’ compensation physicians you can see. If you don’t know where this list is located, ask your manager for a copy. Failure to see a doctor from this list could result in the loss of medical benefits. Get an x-ray. Seek immediate medical attention and then have diagnostic tests done. Usually, an x-ray or a scan is done to determine the nature of your injured knee suffered at Lowe’s. After the severity of your injury has been determined, the doctor will come up with a treatment plan and will tell you how long to be off work. These tests are imperative to your workers’ comp claim. Complete an accident report. Lowe’s will need to complete an accident report. You will have to give a detailed statement regarding what happened. You will have to tell them more than just about the accident. You will have to explain how you were hurt during the accident. As an example, you were working in the warehouse loading trucks. When you were operating a pallet jack, you slipped and fell towards the right, hitting your knee on the metal pallet jack then again on the concrete floor when you fell. You were unable to get up without assistance. Make sure any witnesses give statements and make sure Lowe’s is aware of any witnesses, such as coworkers who were there when the accident happened. Keep all documentation to support your claim against Lowe’s. This means you will need a copy of the accident report completed by your employer. You will need copies of all medical records. Maintain documentation that shows any missed work. All this documentation will help support your workers’ compensation claim for an injured knee. Consult With a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer for Injured Knee While Working at Lowe’s If you have injured your knee while working at Lowe’s, you will need to consult with a workers’ compensation attorney. Complete the Free Case Evaluation Form on this page to have your details shared with a local lawyer who will review the details and tell you how to proceed with your claim. Additional Resources Prepare a Lowe's Workers' Compensation Claim* I Hurt My Ankle While Working at Lowe’s!* *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 Lowe's or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
