If you have been hurt while working in a supermarket or store, like Roundy’s, you may be wondering if you can claim compensation. Workers’ compensation is available in nearly every state to an employee who is injured or become sick because of their job. Every employer, with a few exceptions, takes out workers’ compensation insurance to cover these sorts of eventualities. The cover is a no-fault type of insurance, which means unlike a personal injury claim there is no need to prove that the injury was caused by an employer’s negligence. The main proviso is that the injury happened while at work and didn’t happen elsewhere. Often, an insurance adjuster will question whether an injury was a genuine workplace event. It pays to understand the workplace injury process and report any injury as soon as possible to your immediate supervisor. If you have any concerns about securing compensation, talk to an attorney before filing a claim. Roundy’s: Company Profile Roundy’s is a supermarket and general grocery chain that like a lot of regional grocery stores has been bought up by a larger company, in this case Kroger. There are over 160 stores operating under the Roundy’s label, with around 20,000 employees. Roundy’s branched out into establishing a number of pharmacies before being bought by Kroger. Most of the Roundy’s stores are located in Illinois and Wisconsin. The company’s headquarters are in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It was first established in 1872, 147 years ago! Potential Dangers / Injuries Working for Roundy’s Supermarkets Store and supermarket workers face a number of hazards every day that can result in a workplace injury. Injuries may only be very minor or be more severe and necessitate hospital treatment and lost time at work. Typical accidents in a store like Roundy’s include: Vehicle accidents; these are most likely to happen to delivery drivers and store employees involved in driving company vehicles. Injuries can be very varied depending on the severity of the accident, ranging from neck injuries like whiplash to severe bleeding, burns, bone fractures, spinal and brain injuries. Slip or trip and fall accidents. Typically in a store these are due to objects or liquids that have fallen or spilled on to the floor. These are common accidents in a store and can lead to cuts, bruises, broken bones and more serious injuries if the employee falls and hits their head on something hard or sharp. Lifting accidents can cause hernias, slipped discs and lower back strain due to poor technique or inadequate lifting equipment. Talk to a Workers’ Comp. Attorney It is advisable to discuss your workplace accident with an experienced workers’ compensation attorney before actually submitting a claim. This can help to ensure you file your claim correctly and include the information that will convince an insurance adjuster that a claim is genuine. Additional Resources Falls and Workers' Compensation Common Mistakes When Documenting My Workplace Accident *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 Roundy’s, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
