What to Do if Injured While Working at a Rubio’s Coastal Grill*

It’s no fun going to work at a restaurant and ending up in the hospital after a workplace accident has left you badly injured. The only bright side is that you should be able to recover any medical costs and at least a portion of any wages you lose if you are forced to stop going back to work.

You should let your restaurant manager know precisely what happened and the details of any injury or injuries that you have suffered before you file a worker’s compensation claim. These claims should be covered by your employer’s insurance scheme. Talk to a worker’s comp attorney if you are confused about how to get the ball rolling.

Rubio’s Coastal Grill

Ralph Rubio was the original founder of the chain of Rubio’s Coastal Grill, which opened in 1983. The chain’s specialty is fish tacos.

The fish tacos are made from fried pollock, which is first battered and then fried. Rubio was inspired to bring fish tacos to San Diego after eating them for the first time on spring break in San Felipe, Baja California. He set up shop in San Diego, and the chain grew from there.

The company’s headquarters are in Carlsbad, California. There are currently over 200 Rubio’s Coastal Grill locations across the U.S. Most of the restaurants are located in Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah, and Florida.

Rubio's Coastal Grill Worker's Compensation Claim

Accidents While Working at a Rubio’s Coastal Grill Restaurant

There are a number of possible scenarios that could result in a nasty injury while you are working in a restaurant like a Rubio’s Coastal Grill. Some of these are outlined below.

  • While you are frying fish tacos, some of the hot oil from the pan you are using gets splattered onto your face, causing a burn. You will need urgent medical attention to avoid prolonging the pain and developing a scar. A Rubio’s worker’s compensation claim may help you to avoid financial hardship that you cannot afford.
  • While cleaning the restaurant floor, you slip on a particularly slippery section. The fall results in a concussion. You may have to spend quite some time recovering, and by extension, not working. This might be a scenario where you would find compensation payment very helpful.
  • You get a nasty jolt from a faulty electric jug and have a heart attack. You need urgent hospital treatment and several weeks off of work to recover. Your Rubio’s Coastal Grill worker’s compensation claim will help to ease any related financial burden.

How About an Experienced Worker’s Comp Attorney to Help You With Your Claim?

If you are not sure how to start a Rubio’s Coastal Grill worker’s comp claim or experience any obstacles at any time during the claim process, you should contact an experienced worker’s comp attorney who may be able to negotiate your claim on your behalf more effectively than you could by yourself.

When you have been badly injured, you may come to appreciate any sort of legal expertise you can get. You may find that attorneys who work with worker’s comp claims on a regular basis will understand how to negotiate on your behalf, if this becomes necessary.

*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 Rubio’s, you may not be entitled to any compensation.