Supermarket workers face a number of risks while at work. Injuries are often minor, but sometimes can be very serious and necessitate hospital surgery and an inability to return to work until the injury is dealt with. This can be an anxious time for supermarket workers as the injury can lead to a worry about how to pay the bills while recovering from the injury. Most employers take out workers’ compensation insurance to cover their employees in the event that they are injured or become sick while at work. Workers’ compensation claims can result in payments for medical treatment and partial repayment of lost wages. It can help to talk to a workers’ compensation attorney before filing a claim. Price Rite: Company Profile Price Rite is a chain of limited assortment supermarkets mainly located in the north eastern states of the country. It is similar to the German owned Aldi chain in offering a reduced range of basic grocery items, rather than a full range of items like conventional supermarkets. Shop rite, owned by the same parent company, by contrast is a chain of conventional supermarkets. As of 2018 there were 66 Price Rite stores in 9 states with more than 6,000 employees. Price Rite is an American owned company that was first established in 1995 in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Its parent company is the Wakefern Food Corporation and its current headquarters are located in Keaseby, New Jersey. Potential Dangers / Injuries Working For Price Rite Typical accident hazards for supermarket employees include the following: Slipping over on floors that are wet from recent cleaning or from spilled liquids; these accidents routinely cause broken bones, cuts and bruises and dislocated joints. Tripping over objects left lying around including goods that have been brought for stacking on shelves; these sorts of accidents give rise to similar injuries as slip and fall accidents. Being hit by falling objects in the store, typically items that have fallen off a shelf that have been dislodged. If this happens while bending over in an aisle, it can cause serious head or brain injuries. Lifting heavy items on a regular basis without help from machinery or equipment can cause lower back strain, bulging or herniated discs and hernia. Talk to a Workers’ Compensation Attorney It can sometimes be difficult convincing a company’s insurer that your injuries were genuinely caused by a workplace accident or your claim amounts may be disputed. You are advised to talk to a workers’ compensation attorney before submitting a claim for workers’ compensation to ensure you have the right documentation. If you need to appeal a decision which has been made by your employer’s insurer, you will need effective legal representation to press your case. Complete the Free Case Evaluation to speak with a workers’ compensation attorney about your claim today! *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 Price Rite, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation. Additional Resources Cashiers and Workers' Compensation What Types of Injuries Does a Workers’ Compensation Claim Cover?
