When a day at work ends up leaving you with serious injuries, you should question what happened and if help is available. If you have suffered injuries while working at Moe's Southwest Grill, help might be available. Workers' compensation benefits are designed to help injured workers as they struggle to recover from work-related illnesses and injuries. Even if you might have been partly to blame for your accident, Moe's Southwest Grill workers' comp might be able to help you. Workers' compensation offers medical benefits that cover the cost of treating the injury or illness. Then, the special insurance covers a portion of the lost wages as you work on healing so you can return to work. Because of the complexity of the claims process, you should consult with a workers' comp attorney as quickly as possible. Company Profile: Moe's Southwest Grill Founded in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2000, there are about 600 locations spread throughout 38 states. The EquiTrend Survey by Harris Poll named Moe's "Fast Casual Restaurant of the Year." The restaurant's menu includes tacos, burritos, nachos, burrito bowls, and a variety of Southwest foods. Headquarters remain in Atlanta, and several of the menu items have names that are drawn from popular culture. The chain is a subsidiary of Focus Brands, which purchased the chain from Raving Brands in 2007. The chain's first location in Turkey opened in 2011 followed by a location in Russia in 2012. Franchises also exist in Jamaica and Costa Rica. Potential Injuries that could occur Restaurants can be hazardous places to work. The kitchen area itself offers the opportunity for many kinds of injuries, such as burns, electrical shocks, cuts, and lacerations. Any of these injuries can be serious in nature and lead to life-altering injuries and long-term disabilities. Medical bills can mount quickly, so an injury can cost tens of thousands of dollars in medical expenses. While working in the kitchen at Moe's Southwest Grill, you can suffer burns from frying up beef, steak, and chicken for tacos, burritos, and enchiladas. Slicing or dicing vegetables, such as tomatoes, lettuce, and onions for taco toppings and for salads can result in serious cuts that require extensive care. A slip-and-fall accident because of taco sauce or soda spilled on the floor can result in broken bones, back injuries, and even serious head injuries. Lifting supplies, such as cases of meat or vegetables, can cause back injuries that can lead to the need for long-term therapy and rehabilitation. Consult with a Workers' Comp Attorney Because of the complexity of workers' comp claims, you should consult with a workers' comp attorney. An attorney can file a workers' comp claim against Moe's Southwest Grill and ensure your rights are protected throughout the claims process. If you have paid out for medical expenses and lost out on a a portion of your wages because of your work-related injury, Moe's Southwest Grill workers' comp might be able to help you recover some of those losses. * 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 Moe's Southwest Grill or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
