Most jobs in restaurants are not high-paying, so it can be hard to know what to do if you are involved in an accident and are injured while at work. Fortunately, your employer should be insured for accidents involving employees. This doesn’t mean you will immediately get compensation; you will need to apply for worker’s compensation. There is a logical process to follow, starting with a detailed description of your accident. It’s important that your immediate supervisor is informed of the accident and nature of the injuries as soon as possible. Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouse Anyone who is old enough will remember the Bonanza TV series, the Ponderosa where it was based, and Hoss, one of the sons. Hoss was portrayed by actor Dan Blocker, who established the Bonanza Steakhouse chain in 1963, partly to cash in on the popularity of the TV series. The Bonanza Steakhouses and Ponderosa Steakhouses were operated separately for some time before merging under the new ownership of the Metromedia Restaurant Group. The company went through a major bankruptcy in 2008 but has emerged with plans to reinvigorate the remaining restaurants. The current owner is Homestyle Dining LLC, which is based in Plano, Texas. Things That Could Go Wrong When Working at a Ponderosa Steakhouse Accidents in a workplace are not inevitable. They happen when safety concerns are not carefully monitored. Here are some examples of what can go wrong. You are cooking some steaks in the restaurant when hot oil gets in your eyes. This means you need urgent medical treatment and will need bandages over your eyes for a few days. A Ponderosa Steakhouse worker’s comp claim could at least help to pay for the medical treatment. While stocking shelves at the back of the restaurant, you are badly hurt when part of the infrastructure erected collapses on top of you. A Ponderosa Steakhouse worker’s comp claim will help you to pay hospital bills and cover any lost earnings while you are recovering. You are hurt after slipping and falling on a slippery floor in the rest room. After initial medical treatment for a head injury, you may need to recover at home. A compensation payment as a result of filing a worker’s comp claim should cover most of the wages you could lose while you are off work. Get an Attorney if You are Considering Filing a Ponderosa Steakhouse Worker’s Comp Claim It may be advisable to seek a worker’s comp attorney if you are finding that your Ponderosa worker’s comp claim is not as easy to process as you think. These claims depend on presenting all the correct paperwork and providing clear evidence that your injuries actually happened at work. An attorney will be able to tell you what you need to provide to get the fairest compensation payment based on the accident you were involved in and the severity of your injuries. *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 Ponderosa Steakhouse, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
