When you head off to work to Lowe’s, you don’t expect to be injured. If you are, whether you are a full or part time worker, you should be eligible to claim workers’ compensation. This is an insurance that Lowe’s takes out to cover its employees if they are injured while at work. It is designed to help relieve you of the financial hardship while you have to take time off work to recover. Workers’ compensation typically includes the cost of your medical treatment and a proportion of the wages you would normally receive as a part time worker. However, you do need to provide suitable evidence to prove your injury took place at work. It’s a good idea to contact an experienced workers’ comp. attorney to ensure you get the workers’ compensation you deserve. Lowe’s Company Profile Lowe’s began in 1978 as a large hardware store in Atlanta, Georgia. It has since that time grown so big that it is in fact the country’s 2nd biggest retailer, selling home improvement products. It now has 2,370 retail enterprises and has a workforce of over 300,000. In 2007, it opened stores in Canada and in 2010 in Mexico. Injuries Possible While Working Part-time at Lowe’s There are many different part time jobs at Lowe’s, including stacking shelves, unloading trucks, driving forklifts, driving delivery trucks and selling products. All sorts of injuries could take place. These could include any of the following: back and neck injuries when falling from a ladder while stacking shelves; head injuries from slipping and falling on a spilled liquid; repetitive strain injuries from being involved in the same movement such as working on a computer. Any of these injuries may take considerable time to recover from meaning loss of wages and hefty medical costs. This is when it’s important to seek workers’ compensation from Lowe’s as soon as possible. The Process for Filing a Workers’ Comp. Claim There is a certain process you will need to follow before receiving your workers’ compensation entitlements. When the accident happens you should not only inform your supervisor at Lowe’s as soon as possible but you could take photos of the hazard that caused your accident and the injury it caused. In addition you should ask any witnesses to write a report of what they saw. You will need this to show the accident and your injury took place at work. Sometimes Lowe’s insurer may not believe the accident happened while you were at work. As workers’ compensation is no fault it is not important what caused the accident as long as it took place at work. You May Need a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer To ensure you get the workers’ comp. you are entitled to, especially as a part-time worker, you should contact an experienced workers compensation attorney to discuss your situation. A lawyer will show the evidence you have to prove your accident took place while working at Lowe’s. Fill out the Free Case Evaluation to be connected with a lawyer. This will make the whole process of getting your workers’ comp. much easier and Lowe’s insurer will be more cooperative than if you worked on your own. *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. Additional Resources Can I Receive Workers Comp. as a Part-Time Employee? How Long Do I Have To File A Claim Against Lowe’s*?
