What are Workers’ Compensation Benefits? Are you an employee of Medicine Shoppe International who has suffered from an injury while on the job? If so, you may be eligible to file a workers’ compensation claim. In the United States, most employers have workers’ comp coverage for their employees. This insurance offers medical benefits and helps by paying a portion of the employee’s lost wages while they are unable to work. Workers’ compensation claims are complicated, so an attorney can help you from the initial filing to negotiating a fair settlement for your situation. Company Profile: Medicine Shoppe International Medicine Shoppe International is a pharmacy chain that is based in Missouri. Established by Michael Busch, a pharmacist in St. Louis in 1968, the goal was to bring communities pharmacies that are managed by the pharmacist while dedicated to providing personal, caring service. The pharmacist-run business model let Busch have the freedom he needed to grow his business while focusing on customer needs. His idea proved itself successful. In 1970 he expanded from his single pharmacy to Medicine Shoppe International, Inc. (MSI) which enabled him to offer franchise-ownership opportunities to pharmacists who are also entrepreneurs as well as independent investors. Throughout the years, the business has grown to include medication therapy management, health screenings, special care centers, and unique services. The company expanded internationally in 1991. Cardinal Health acquired MSI in 1995 and then MSI acquired Medicap Pharmacies in 2003. There are more than 500 franchises across the U.S. and more than 200 franchises located internationally. Hurt on the Job at Medicine Shoppe? Are you an employee of Medicine Shoppe International who has suffered a back injury from lifting merchandise while on the job? If so, you may be eligible to receive workers’ comp benefits so you can recover from your injury without worrying about the medical expenses or lost wages. If you are hurt on the job, notify your supervisor right away and seek medical attention. Slip and Fall – You can easily suffer injuries from a slip and fall accident at work. If this has happened to you, make sure your supervisor filled out an accident report. Repetitive Trauma – If you do data entry day after day, such as inputting inventory or bills of sale, you can suffer repetitive trauma to your hands or wrists which can lead to carpal tunnel. This is a work related injury that may require surgery. Chemicals – If you come into contact with chemicals that are improperly mixed or handled and you suffer from an illness, such as a breathing problem, this may also be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits since it is a work-related illness. Workers’ Compensation Attorney Any time you deal with an insurance adjuster can be challenging. Workers’ comp claims are no different. A workers’ comp attorney can handle your claim from the initial filing to negotiating a settlement that will let you recover lost wages and any medical expenses. You can focus on getting better while your lawyer handles the stressful workers’ comp claims process. *The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Medicine Shoppe, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
