Have you been injured while working at a McAlister’s Deli? You may be entitled to file a workers' compensation claim which will help pay for medical treatment and any wages you might lose if you have to stay away from work for some time. A workers' compensation claim depends on paperwork being processed and sufficient evidence that the injury took place at work. To make sure that your claim has validity you should let your supervisor (who is probably the deli manager) as soon as you are able to do so with details of how the accident took place and what your injuries were. A workers' comp. attorney can help you with your claim. Company Profile: McAlister’s Deli McAlister’s Deli is a chain of over 350 restaurants scattered around in 26 states. They are all located in the eastern half of the country with the exception of Arizona in the south west. The restaurants offer deli style sandwiches, baked potatoes, salads, soups and desserts. All restaurants also serve McAlister’s sweet tea. Most McAlister’s deli restaurants are now operated as franchises rather than being company owned. The chain was established by Dr. Don Newcomb, who retired as a dentist to open the first deli. It is now owned by the McAlister’s Deli Corporation. Accident that could occur working at McAlister’s Deli Here are a number of possible accident situations that could affect you while working at a McAlister’s Deli: While chopping up salad items for deli sandwiches, you injure your hand with a sharp implement. The injury will need hospital treatment and you will find that filing a McAlister’s worker’s comp. claim useful to recover hospital and other medical costs. You are pouring hot sweet tea, but the handle on the container you are using breaks suddenly and you are scalded badly by the tea. You will need urgent treatment and will not be able to return to work straight away afterwards. A McAlister’s Deli workers' comp. payment will help bridge the gap. Maintenance work is being carried out in part of the kitchen but a heavy item drops on your head, knocking you unconscious. You are taken to hospital and recover, but the recovery process is delayed by the treatment of a small skull fracture. A McAlister’s workers' comp payment may be vital so that you can return to normal. Consult with a Workers Compensation Attorney If you have been injured while working at a McAlister’s Deli, you should consider getting advice from a workers' comp attorney before filing a McAlister’s workers' comp claim. The attorney will assess your accident and related injuries and what sort of evidence you have that your injuries occurred while at work. Workers' comp attorneys are used to negotiating with corporations and their insurers so you may find it easier to leave the claim process to the attorney to deal with. *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 McAlister’s Deli, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
