Were you working your shift at Shopko when you suffered an injury? If that is the case, you may be eligible to file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ compensation is a kind of insurance that most companies in the U.S. are required to have to protect themselves and their employees. If someone suffers an on-the-job injury or illness, workers’ compensation may cover the medical expenses and a portion of the wages lost while the worker is unable to work. Workers’ comp claims, however, are time consuming and complicated. If you have suffered a work-related injury, you should consult with a personal injury attorney. Company Profile: Shopko A privately held chain of 357 retail stores, Shopko has locations in California, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Montana, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin. Shopko Hometown stores are in Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. It is headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Shopko is owned by Sun Capital Partners and was founded in 1962. The company has 16,900 employees. Injured on the Job? If you work in shipping and receiving at Shopko you and suffered a broken hand when the box crusher malfunctioned, you are accruing thousands of dollars in medical bills while you are unable to work. By filing a workers’ compensation claim, you may be able to recover your medical expenses and a portion of your lost wages while you recover. Regardless of your job duties, you can be injured at work. If you suffer an on-the-job injury, you should report it immediately to human resources or your supervisor so a report can be filed. Slip and Fall: Regardless of your job duties, it is easy to slip and fall because of a spill while you are at work. If you suffered a fall that caused a concussion or a broken bone, you may find yourself out of work for weeks. Lacerations: If the box cutter slips as you open a box and the blade slices your hand, you may require more than stitches if the cut was deep enough to damage tendons or ligaments. You will miss a few days of work because of the cut. Chemicals: If some chemicals spill and come into contact with your skin, or they inadvertently get mixed together and you inhale the fumes, you could find yourself being treated for skin burns or inhalation issues. Regardless, you will have medical expenses and be off work for a while. Consulting with a Workers’ Comp Attorney Workers’ comp attorneys can handle the entire workers’ comp claims process. From the initial filing of the claim, to filing appeals if necessary to negotiating a fair settlement, your lawyer will handle it all so you don’t have to deal with the stress of working with insurance adjusters as you recover from your injury or illness. Consult with an attorney as soon as you can after your job-related accident. *The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Shopko, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
