Did you get hurt while working at Market Basket? If so, you may be eligible to file a workers’ comp claim to recoup your medical expenses and the wages you lost because of your injury. While each state establishes its own laws regarding workers’ compensation, most employers in the U.S. are required to have the coverage to protect their employees. Workers’ comp claims can be very time consuming and detailed, so you can benefit from having a workers’ comp attorney handle the entire process for you. Company Profile: Market Basket Using the trade name Market Basket, DeMoulas SuperMarkets, Inc., is a grocery store chain that consists of 77 stores in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. Headquartered in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, the privately held company was founded in Lowell, Massachusetts in 1917. The chain stands out by offering the lowest prices. Consumers Checkbook conducted a study in 2013 that showed the grocery chain’s prices on average were 20% lower than the competition’s prices for the same or similar products. Market Basket stands out from other low-price grocers by not having a loyalty program that requires a card and t doesn’t have pharmacies in its stores. The company doesn’t even have a website, but an independent website lists weekly specials and store hours and locations. The starting wage for full-time clerks is $10 an hour, which is the minimum wage in Massachusetts. If an employee works more than 1,000 hours per year, he or she is eligible to join the company profit sharing program. If You are Hurt at Work If you are cashier at Market Basket and you suffer from carpal tunnel because of the repetitive hand and wrist motions from lifting items and running the cash register, you may be eligible to recoup your medical costs and lost wages through workers’ compensation. As soon as you have been involved in an accident, or you realize you have suffered an illness or injury, you should notify your manager so an accident report can be completed. Make sure you give a detailed description of the incident and your injuries. Slip and Fall: If you work in a grocery store, you could suffer a slip and fall injury. You could slip on a plastic wrapper, piece of cardboard, or spilled food or drink. A slip and fall accident can cause broken bones or back injuries. If you have suffered a slip and fall accident, get medical treatment right away. Severe Cuts: If you work in the deli or the meat department, you can suffer serious cuts from the saws. Just one misstep can result in amputated fingers or severe tendon damage to your hands and wrists. These injuries take time to heal. Consulting with a Workers’ Comp Attorney If you have suffered an on-the-job injury at Market Basket, you should consult with a workers’ comp attorney. An attorney can file the initial claim, handle any appeals, and handle all the negotiations for a settlement. Focus on healing while an attorney handles all the insurance requirements for you. *The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Market Basket, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
