Have you been injured while at work in a store or supermarket? You should be able to file a claim for compensation using your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance cover. Most employers should have this type of insurance which covers you for any workplace related injuries and illnesses whether you were responsible for them happening or not. Compensation helps to pay for medical treatment and lost earnings as well as other benefits if you cannot return to the same job. Your employer is not allowed to prevent you from returning to work purely because you have applied for workers’ compensation. If you are unsure of your rights, you should talk to a workers’ compensation attorney about your accident and how you should go about filing a claim. Piggly Wiggly: Company Profile Piggly Wiggly is a chain of supermarkets located mostly in the Midwestern and Southern states. The company is of historical significance because it is claimed that it was the first company to introduce the self-service concept to grocery stores. The first Piggly Wiggly was established in 1916 in Memphis, Tennessee. There are now over 600 Piggly Wiggly stores in 17 different states. Piggly Wiggly’s parent company is C&S Wholesale Grocers with company headquarters in Keene, New Hampshire. Potential Dangers / Injuries Working For Piggly Wiggly It might surprise people that working in a supermarket can be an accident risk, but accidents certainly do happen from time to time and sometimes serious injuries are the result. Typical supermarket accident hazards include: spilled liquids or other slippery fluids on the floor; these can lead to slip and fall accidents; these can cause cuts and bruises as well as dislocated joints and fractures. loose items that have fallen on to the ground from shelves or have been stacked precariously; these can cause trip and fall accidents; trip and fall injuries are similar to slip and fall injuries. loose or poorly stacked items on shelves that fall on to unsuspecting employees as they pass under them; head injuries may result from falling objects. poor maintenance of electrical appliances throughout the store that can lead to electrical shock injuries. Talk to a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Workers’ compensation claims should be straightforward as long as it can be shown that the accident happened while at work. Insurance adjusters often challenge a claim and may allege that the claim is invalid because the injury happened somewhere else and not in the store. This is when a workers’ compensation attorney’s legal expertise can be very useful. If you are concerned about your claim in any way, you are advised to contact an attorney as soon as possible for a consultation. To do so, complete the Free Case Evaluation on this page. *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 Piggly Wiggly, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation. Additional Resources What Damages Can I Receive For My Claim? Why Should I Get a Workers’ Compensation Attorney?
