McDonald’s has one of the most recognizable brands of all time. It is the world’s largest restaurant chain, serving almost 70 million customers a day in over 100 countries. Unfortunately, with a franchise of this size, it is only natural that some accidents may occur. In recent years, McDon-ald’s has seen increasing numbers of accident reports from employees, largely due to the fact that it employs more people than one-and-a-half million people. If you were recently involved in an accident while working for McDonald’s, you may be covered under the Workers’ Compensation Law which qualifies you for financial repayment. Her are the top 4 tips you can follow when beginning your workers’ comp claim. #1) Alert your supervisor of the accident and tell them you will be seeking workers’ comp. While most companies have workers’ compensation insurance, the majority have their own preferred method of going about filing. However, even within the McDonald’s company, certain stores may go about it differently than others. This is because stores can be owned by fran-chisees, corporate affiliates, or the company itself, which may change the legal process of things. After an accident, alert your supervisor that you are looking to file, and they can help you to get started from there. #2) Compile everything you know about the accident. McDonald’s workers perform a variety of tasks, which means there are a variety of ways accidents can occur. Workers might slip in the freezer, get burned by hot grease, or collide with a fellow employee during a fast-paced period of the day. No matter the incident, try to do the following: write down everything you remember in the moments leading up to, during, and after the accident get statements from other employees or customers that witnessed the events take pictures of the store and the scene of the accident speak with your supervisor to see if store camera footage may also be of use to your case #3) Save all medical bills and lost wages to include on your claim. Workers’ comp claims are only approved if you can demonstrate to the company the precise amount your injury has (and will continue to) cost you. When visiting the doctor, be sure to keep copies of all tests, prescriptions, check-ups, and hospitalizations so you can demonstrate the cost to McDonald’s insurance. Speak with your physician to learn how long your injury is expected to keep you from returning to work. These lost wages can (and should) also be included when calculating compensation on your claim. #4) Get a free consultation with a workers’ comp attorney. Even with help from McDonald’s HR and supervisors, it may be lengthy and difficult to get your workers’ comp claim filed. The process involves a great deal of document-filing and understanding legal terms that can be especially confusing without experience. Workers’ comp attorneys are available to help smooth out the process, building you a strong claim with proper formatting so you can get the compensation you deserve as soon as you can. Even better, workers’ comp attorneys usually work on contingency, meaning you only pay them if you win your case. Consider a free consultation with a workers’ comp attorney in your area to see if their help may make a difference in your case. *The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against McDonald’s, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
