Shake Shack is a restaurant chain serving fast casual food that is based in New York City. The company started as a food cart in Madison Square Park in 2004, but it grew throughout the years. It first moved to a stand in the park and expanded its menu from 100% Angus beef New York-style hot dogs to include milkshakes, hamburgers and French fries. It has become one of the fastest growing food chains and is publicly traded. While working your shift at Shake Shack it is possible to suffer a serious injury that leaves you unable to work for a while. If you happen to be injured while working your shift at Shake Shack, you should notify a manager right away so an accident report can be completed. You should seek medical care right away by going to the nearest hospital. You might consider filing a workers' compensation claim against Shake Shack. Filing a Shake Shack 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 bulging disc from lifting large cases of hot dogs and beef patties while working at Shake Shack and plan to file a workers' compensation claim to seek compensation, there is information available that will help you have a successful claim. Damages to Which You Might be Entitled You might be entitle to various kinds of damages if you file a claim against Shake Shack 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 suffered grease burns from frying up hamburger patties or using a deep fryer to prepare French fries, you might be out of work for a while. Documenting is the key to a successful workers' comp claim so keep copies of the records from all your medical visits. Lost wages – You might be able to recover part of your lost wages dating back to day you were injured and had to leave work for medical care. Workers' compensation should cover a portion of all your lost wages if you cannot work because of a work-related injury. 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 continue with a profitable career doing a different kind of work. Consult with a Workers' Compensation Attorney Understanding what damages you are entitled in a Shake Shack workers' comp claim can be difficult to understand. You might be able to add up your medical bills and time off work to this point, but you might not know what kind of expenses you are facing in the days ahead. Your injuries could also have long-term effects that 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 attorney aren't paid until your claim has been won, so schedule a consultation today. *The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Shake Shack or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
