Seattle's Best Coffee is a specialty coffee wholesaler and retailer that is based in Seattle, Washington. The company is a wholly owned Starbucks subsidiary, which offers grocery sub-stores and retail stores in 20 states as well as the District of Columbia. Offering coffee at a lower price than its parent brand, Seattle's Best is marketed toward the working-class population. While working your shift at Seattle's Best, it is possible to suffer a debilitating injury. If you happen to be injured while working your shift at Seattle's Best, you should notify a manager right away so an accident report can be completed. You should seek medical care right away, and consider filing a workers' compensation claim against Seattle's Best. Filing a Seattle's Best workers' compensation claim can award you the compensation you need to offset your medical expenses and to cover some of your lost wages. If you suffered a herniated disc from lifting large cases of coffee while working and plan to file a workers' compensation claim, there is information available that will help you have a successful claim. Damages to Which You Might be Entitled You might be entitled to various kinds of damages if you file a claim against Seattle's Best for workers' compensation. Here are some examples of the damages to which you might be entitled: Medical bills – You might be entitled to reimbursement for your past, current, and future medical bills related to your injury. If you fell off a truck while unloading a shipment of coffee and suffered a neck injury and a serious concussion, you might be out of work for a while. You need to keep a copy of your hospital records from the initial visit as well as copies of all your follow-up visits. Documenting is the key to a successful workers' comp claim. Lost wages – You might be able to recover part of your lost wages dating back to the initial day of the injury when you left to go to the hospital. Workers' compensation should cover a portion of all your lost wages while you are recovering from the injury you suffered while working. Job training – If you are unable to return to your present job that doesn't mean you cannot go back to work at all. Workers compensation might offer benefits that cover your retraining through some vocational program so you can earn a living. Consult with a Workers' Compensation Attorney Knowing what damages you are entitled to receive can be difficult to understand. While you can easily calculate your medical expenses, you might not know what kind of expenses you are facing in the future. You also might not know the lasting effects of your injury or how it will impact your future. A workers' compensation attorney can review your claim and give you an idea as to which benefits you are entitled. Workers' comp attorneys aren't paid until your claim has been won, so schedule a consultation today. * 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 Seattle's Best or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
