Did you suffer a work-related injury at Papa John’s Pizza? Workers’ compensation may be able to help you during the time you recover and are unable to work. A special insurance that protects workers and employers, most employers in the United States are required to have workers’ compensation coverage for all their employees. Workers’ compensation offers medical benefits and covers a portion of your lost wages while you are unable to work. If you suffer an injury while at work, you should notify your manager or human resources right away so an accident report can be completed. Because of the complexity of a workers’ compensation claim, you should consult with a workers’ compensation attorney to ensure your rights are protected. Company Profile: Papa John’s Pizza Papa John’s Pizza was founded in 1984. An American restaurant company, it is the third-largest take-out and pizza delivery restaurant chain in the world. Founded by John Schnatter, who is the company president and CEO, it is based in Jeffersontown, Kentucky just outside Louisville. The company’s revenue is $1.439 billion and it has net income of $69.537 million per year. The company has 20,700 employees and primarily takes carry-out and delivery orders. Very few stores have chairs and tables for dining inside. There are more than 4,700 locations throughout the world, including stores in all 50 states plus 37 other countries and territories. A publicly traded company, one-fourth of the company is owned by the company founder. Were You Hurt on the Job? If you work at Papa John’s Pizza, here are some example hypothetical ways that you could be injured on-the-job: While working your shift as a manager, you suffered a back injury while lifting heavy boxes of merchandise. Your back injury involves a herniated disc, which can require a lengthy recovery. Surgical intervention may also be required. As a cook, you suffered serious burns on your stomach and upper legs because hot oil overturned on you. Second-degree and third-degree burns can be life-threatening and cause terrible scarring. You may require treatment at a burn center. It could take months for a full recovery. Because of an unattended spill, you slipped and fell as you grabbed an order for a customer. When you fell, you broke your elbow and hit your head on the floor. You may need ongoing medical care, including surgery for your elbow. After you have notified the supervisor of your injury, you should get medical care. Consult with an Attorney You should consult with a workers’ compensation attorney after you have suffered an injury while working at Papa John’s Pizza. Worker’s compensation may repay you for your medical bills and help you with your lost wages as you recover. Because of the complexity of the claim, your attorney can file the initial claim, negotiate a settlement with the insurance adjuster, and ensure you are compensated fairly for the incident. Your lawyer can file any appeals if your claim is denied. *The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Papa John’s Pizza, you may not be entitled to any compensation. Additional Resources Hurt Working at Little Caesars
