Workers who work in the retail sector may not be in such a dangerous job as in construction, manufacturing or mining, but they may still be injured if they have an accident while at work. Typical accidents that routinely affect store employees are slip, trip and fall accidents that can cause significant injuries if the fall happens unexpectedly or the worker falls against something hard or sharp. If injured while at work in a large retail corporation like Old Navy, there should be an opportunity to recover the cost of any medical treatment and much, if not all, of any lost wages, by submitting a claim for workers’ compensation with the company’s insurer. A workers’ comp. attorney can help you with a claim of this type. Old Navy: Company Profile Old Navy is a retail chain specializing in clothing. Corporate headquarters are in San Francisco, California, although the 1,100 odd Old Navy stores are now located in the major large urban centers like New York, Chicago and Seattle. Old Navy began commercial existence as a discounted clothing warehouse store which apparently looked and felt more like a supermarket than a clothes store. It has rebranded its image more than once since it changed its name from the Gap Warehouse to Old Navy and now also designs its own clothing lines. Old Navy has also branched out away from just clothing to include a café inside its stores and items just for kids. Potential Dangers / Injuries Working For Old Navy Employees of clothing stores like Old Navy are at risk of typical accidents like slip and fall accidents and trip and fall accidents. Slipping usually happens when the floor is slippery, while tripping usually happens when there is something hard to see lying on the floor. These are common hazards in a typical store. Injuries that result from these accidents include: cuts and bruises from the impact with the floor; head and back injuries if a fall happens awkwardly; broken bones, especially limbs, due to the impact with a hard surface; strains, sprains and dislocations if the body twists as it falls. Talk to an Attorney Even if your employer has compulsory workers’ compensation insurance, it can be hard work obtaining compensation. You have to remember that there is a time limit called the statute of limitations which means you have to make your claim within a specific period. The most difficult part of a claim is making sure that you can establish that your injury happened at work. You don’t have to prove that your employer was negligent, though. It helps to discuss your accident with a workers’ compensation attorney before you file a claim to make sure you file enough relevant documentation with the claim. If there is a challenge to your claim by the insurer or the claim is denied, then the attorney can help you with an appeal. Additional Resources Workers’ Compensation for Department Store Injuries Time to File a Workers' Comp Claim? *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 Old Navy, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
