Have you been hurt or become sick because of your job? Workplace injuries and sicknesses can become expensive nightmares if they take you away from your job. Fortunately, if you work for a major employer like Michaels you should be able to claim compensation because your employer will have taken out insurance in case of injuries or illness at work. It is not automatic, though. You do have to make a claim and follow the guidelines established both by your employer and the state workers’ compensation Board or its equivalent. If unsure of what to do, discuss the accident or illness with a workers’ compensation attorney before filing your claim. Michaels: Company Profile Michaels is a retail chain specializing in arts, crafts and home decorating supplies. It is probably the largest retail chain in its niche, although it faces competition from companies like Hobby Lobby that sells more or less the same kinds of products. Michaels is a major employer as it operates in nearly every state in the country with a reported 1251 stores open as of April 2018. It was first established in 1973 in Dallas, Texas. Its current corporate headquarters are in Irving in the same state. Michaels stores apparently carry a huge variety of different products that are designed to satisfy the creative demands of hobbyists and do it yourself home decorators. Potential Dangers / Injuries Working For Michaels Employees who work at Michaels stores are exposed to a limited number of potential hazards. As in any other retail store, there are always slip and fall or trip and fall accidents. Those who work in the warehouse or are delivery drivers are more likely to have an injury than those who work on the shop floor or in an office. Some of the injuries possible at a Michaels store include: cuts, scrapes and bruises from contact with a falling object or an unexpected fall; broken hand, wrist or arm bones from a fall; injured face or head if something directly falls from above; back strain if lifting heavy boxes regularly; strain from repetitive work habits. Talk to a Lawyer It can be frustrating to have an injury at work, and then be told that you won’t be compensated because you left your claim too late or that the insurer decided that your injury didn’t happen at work. It is advisable to discuss your accident with an experienced workers’ compensation attorney if you think that you are going to have a struggle to convince your employer, or your employer’s insurer, that you were actually hurt at work. If your claim is denied for any reason, then you will need an attorney to help guide you through the appeal process. Fill out the Free Case Evaluation on this page to get your claim started! *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 Michaels, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation. Additional Resources Cashiers and Workers' Compensation How Much Are Workers' Comp Settlements?
