If you have slipped over and hurt yourself while at work in a supermarket like Save Mart you should consider filing a claim for workers’ compensation. A payment can help pay for any medical treatment you need as well as partially compensate you if you have to stay away from work for a while receiving treatment or recovering at home. Every state has its own rules concerning workers’ compensation, but big employers like Save Mart are required to have this form of insurance to protect them from being sued by their employees as well as protect their employees if injured at work. The main things to remember about a workplace injury are to follow the company and workers compensation policy correctly, provide evidence that the injury happened while at work and contact an attorney if there are any challenges to your account of the accident or the amount you have claimed. Save Mart: Company Profile Save Mart is a chain of supermarkets primarily located in Northern California and Nevada. Save Mart was established in 1952 in Modesto, California. In 2006 the company acquired many Albertsons stores, many of which have been rebranded under the Save Mart label. There are currently over 205 stores, including Albertsons’ acquisitions. 16,000 people are employed in these stores. This means that there are always one or two workplace injuries happening somewhere. Save Mart’s headquarters are in the same place where it was first established, in Modesto. Potential Dangers / Injuries Working For Save Mart Supermarket employees are at risk of hazards while at work that can result in injuries ranging from very minor scratches and bruises right through to very serious injuries like brain injury. Typical accidents that can cause injuries in a Save Mart supermarket include the following: Tripping over objects on the floor or rough surfaces; Slipping over and falling down, usually because there is something slippery on the ground; Heaving heavy sacks or cartons without alternative mechanized lifting equipment or in an improper way; Delivery vehicle accidents, usually between stores on a highway; Impact from objects cascading off a shelf or above on top of an employee’s head or upper body; Improper use of equipment because of lack of training, faulty equipment or poor maintenance. Talk to a Workers’ Comp. Attorney Not all workers’ compensation claims are straightforward. There is a process to follow and time limits to keep to. You do have to make sure that the incident was reported and the accident was logged in the workplace accident register. If you are worried about your rights and are unsure whether you will convince the company’s insurer you have a right to compensation you should talk to a workers’ compensation attorney first. 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 Save Mart, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
