Workers’ Comp. After Object Fell on My Head Working at Lowe’s*

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Lowe’s is a store that sells a wide variety of home improvement products like hammers, electric tools, glass, wood and paint. It often stacks these heavy items high up on shelves in their hardware stores.

This means when workers are stacking shelves so customers can view the products easily, it doesn’t take much for a poorly positioned tin of paint or pot of glue to topple off its shelf and fall on a workers’ head below.

If this happens and the worker is injured, he or she should be covered by Lowe’s workers’ compensation insurance. Medical treatment and loss of wages while recovering should be paid under workers’ compensation.

However, getting the payment isn’t always that simple. It may require the assistance of a workers’ compensation attorney to work on your behalf to get the payments you are entitled to.

Lowe’s Company Profile

Lowe’s has been in business providing home improvement products since 1946. It sells parts, building materials and tools that individuals need in order to undertake do-it-yourself tasks. It employs more than 290,000 workers throughout its 2,370 retail stores. It has even recently spread its business further afield into Canada and Mexico.

Injuries Following an Object Falling on Your Head at Lowe’s

The sorts of injuries resulting from a heavy object falling on your head from above could include:

  • traumatic brain injuries;
  • concussion;
  • memory loss.

Your head injuries may be so serious that you are either partially or permanently disabled for the remainder of your life. This still means Lowe’s insurer should pay you workers’ compensation to cover around two thirds of your loss of wages and your medical treatment, however long it takes to recover.

Workers’ Comp. After Object Fell on My Head Working at Lowe’s*

The Process for Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim

You may think that since Lowe’s provides workers’ compensation, it means you will be paid without question. This isn’t the case. You have to ensure you have followed the right process before you actually get the cash.

You need to report the accident to your work supervisor. You should also try to get the contact details of any of your work colleagues who are prepared to vouch the accident and injury took place while you were at work.

If Lowe’s insurer thinks the accident took place on your way to work you won’t get the workers’ compensation paid at all. Once you have furnished all the proof it shouldn’t be long before you start receiving your workers’ compensation payments.

You May Need Help From a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer

Because workers’ compensation is based on no-fault insurance, it doesn’t matter who or what caused the accident as long as it took place while at work there shouldn’t be any problem getting the entitlements you deserve. Complete the Free Case Evaluation and be connected with an attorney who can assist in getting compensation you deserve.

*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.

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