What are Workers’ Compensation Benefits? Have suffered an injury while on-the-job? If so, you may be eligible to file a claim for workers’ comp benefits. Workers’ comp coverage is offered by most U.S. employers to protect their employees while on the job. Workers’ comp offers medical benefits and compensation for a portion of lost wages resulting from the time needed to recover from the work-related accident or illness. Because workers’ comp claims are complex and time consuming, it can be extremely beneficial to hire a workers’ comp attorney to handle the entire claims process including any appeals and the settlement negotiation. Company Profile: Rite Aid A U.S. drugstore chain, Rite Aid is a Fortune 500 company that is based in East Pennsboro Township in Pennsylvania. It has more than 4,553 neighborhood stores. The company was founded in 1962 in Scranton, Pa., as a health and beauty store. It was originally called Thrift D Discount Center. It has grown to become the third largest drug store chain in the nation with annual sales exceeding $26 billion. In 1968, the chain changed its name to Rite Aid. The company has thousands of employees all across the country working in its stores and in its corporate offices. The positions include cashiers, stock, pharmacists, pharmacy techs, managers, accountants, customer service representatives, buyers, inventory control clerks, human resources, and many other positions. Injured on the Job at Rite Aid? Were you working in the pharmacy at Rite Aid when you suffered a back injury after falling on spilled pills? If so, you may be eligible to file a workers’ comp claim to recover your medical expenses and lost wages. If you suffer an injury while at work, you should immediately notify your manager or human resources so an accident report can be completed to file your workers’ comp claim. No job comes without risks, so anyone can be hurt while on duty. Lifting – If you deal with stocking and unloading shipments, you can suffer serious sprains, strains, and even herniated discs from lifting heavy boxes. These injuries can leave you unable to work for a while. Broken Bones – If you work in shipping and receiving can suffer from crushed or broken bones because of dropped package and pallet jacks running over your feet. A broken or crushed foot can result in thousands of dollars in medical bills and weeks away from work. Carpal Tunnel– Repetitive trauma from doing the same motions repeatedly cause carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel is a painful disorder that often requires surgical intervention. You can suffer from this if you do data entry or frequent wrist and hand movements such as a cashier does day after day. A Workers’ Comp Attorney Dealing with insurance companies is not easy. Workers’ comp claims can be very complicated and time consuming. From the initial filing of the claim to handling any appeals to negotiating a settlement to recover your medical expenses and lost wages you have suffered because of your work-related injury. You should consult with a lawyer as quickly as possible after your accident. *The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Rite Aid, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
