Were you working your shift at Rosati’s Pizza when you suffered an injury on the job? If so, you may be eligible to file a claim for workers’ compensation benefit. Workers’ compensation coverage for workers is offered by most employers across the United States at no additional charge. A special insurance, workers’ comp offers medical benefits and covers a portion of wages that are lost while you are recovering from your work-related injury. Filing a claim for workers’ compensation can be complicated, so you should consult with a workers’ compensation attorney so your rights can be protected and get a fair settlement so you can recoup your medical expenses and lost wages. Company Profile: Rosati’s Pizza The second largest local chain of restaurants in the Chicago metropolitan area. With 158 locations with 25 being branded as Rosati’s Pizza Sports Pubs. The restaurants offer Chicago-style, calzones, thin-crust, pastas, double-dough pizzas, sandwiches, desserts, salads, and catering. The family-owned franchise was founded in Mt. Prospect, Illinois in 1964. There are restaurants in several states now including Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, and Texas. Most Rosati’s bake with deck slate ovens instead of conveyor ovens because founder Sam Rosati preferred the characteristics on the crust that are produced by deck ovens. Did You Suffer an Injury While at Work? If you work at Rosati’s Pizza, here are some hypothetical scenarios in which you could be injured on the job: As you were unloading cases of tomato sauce, a shelf collapsed, and a can of sauce stuck you on a head. Head trauma may require extensive treatment from a specialist. You may find yourself unable to work for a while. You were stocking shelves in the storage room when you slipped backward, and fell from a ladder suffering a broken shoulder. This injury may leave you unable to work for a time. As a cook, you were preparing food when you suffered second-degree burns on both hands and your forearms. Burns are painful injuries that require extensive healing, and so you will be out of work for a while. If you suffer an injury at work, you should notify you supervisor or human resources so an accident report can be completed. Seek medical care as quickly as possible. Make sure you give your detailed account of the incident for the report. Consult with a Workers’ Compensation Attorney If you have been hurt on the job, you should consult with a workers’ compensation attorney before you file a claim for benefits. An attorney can file the claim for benefits, appeal any denials for benefits, and work to negotiate a fair settlement. You can focus on your medical recovery while your attorney deals with the insurance adjuster. *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 Rosati's or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
