Were you working your shift at Papa Murphy’s Pizza when you suffered an injury? If so, you may be eligible to file a workers’ compensation claim. Workers’ compensation is a special insurance that most U.S. employers are required to have to protect their employees in the event of on-the-job injuries. Workers’ compensation offers medical benefits and will help you cover a portion of your lost wages while you are unable to work because of your illness or injury. Workers’ compensation claims can be complicated and require negotiation with an insurance adjuster. Because of the challenges faced by a workers’ comp claim, you should consult with a workers’ compensation attorney. A workers’ comp attorney will work to negotiate your claim and ensure you are treated fairly throughout the claims process. Company Profile: Papa Murphy’s Pizza Based in Vancouver, Washington Papa Murphy’s is a take-and-bake pizza company. Started in 1995, it resulted from the merger of two take-and-bake pizza companies, Murphy’s Pizza and Papa Aldo’s Pizza. The company and its franchisees operate more than 1,300 outlets throughout the United States and Canada. It is the fifth largest pizza chain in the United States with annual revenue of $800 million. Papa Murphy’s won the platinum award for Consumers’ First Choice in pizza chains for 2006. It also won Pizza Today’s Chain of the Year in 2001, 2006, 2008, and 2009. It was the #1 Pizza Chain for the third year in a row thanks to more than 10,500 respondents to Zagat’s 2012 Fast-Food Survey. It has received numerous other awards. Were You Hurt While at Work? If you work at Papa Murphy’s Pizza, here are some example hypothetical ways that you could be injured on-the-job: You were lifting a box of pizza sauce and suffered an injury to your back, you may find that you are unable to work for a while. Back injuries can be painful and require intensive medical care. Workers’ compensation may be able to help. Did you cut yourself severely as you were using a knife to slice up some pizza toppings? Lacerations can become infected. Deep cuts can damage ligaments and tendons, causing serious injuries that require ongoing care. You may be able to get workers’ comp benefits for your claim. During a slip-and-fall incident while at work did you break your wrist? If so, you may find that can’t work for a few weeks. Your injury may require a cast and care from an orthopedic specialist. If you are hurt while at work, you should notify a supervisor so an accident report can be filed. Get medical care right away. Consult with a Workers’ Compensation Attorney You should consult with a workers’ compensation attorney if you suffered an injury while at work. Workers’ compensation claims are complicated. You may be able to recover the costs of your medical costs and some of your lost wages. If you must do a different kind of work, you may be able to get vocational training cover as well. *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 Murphy’s Pizza, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
