If you have been working at one of the Sizzler restaurants in some capacity, but have been involved in an accident while at work, you may be able to recover some of the expenses related to any injuries you have received by filing a Sizzler worker’s comp claim. Compensation you may be awarded can help you to pay for any medical attention, hospital bills and can also help to compensate for lost wages. It is only a partial payment as it does not normally cover “non-economic” aspects of an accident such as pain, emotional and psychological harm and loss of enjoyment of life. Company Profile: Sizzler Sizzler restaurants specialize in salads, seafood and steak. Most of the 270 odd Sizzler restaurants are operating in one or another of the western states. The current headquarters are in Mission Viejo, California. The chain was first established in 1958 in Culver City, California by Del and Helen Johnson. Like many other U.S. restaurant chains, the path that Sizzler has taken has not always been smooth, with a number of sell offs, periodic expansion and then closures and image makeovers to keep company profits rolling in. Sizzler restaurants have been opened in Australia and, like the U.S. restaurants, have been adversely affected by news coverage of food contamination issues. Accident Potential While Working at a Sizzler Restaurant There is a small, but real, accident risk while working in any restaurant. Good restaurant policies ensure that employees are kept as safe as possible when working. So, what can go wrong? Here are some hypothetical reasons why you might end up filing a worker’s comp claim: Burns and scalds while handling hot food, hot cooking equipment or liquids are common injuries in restaurant kitchens requiring urgent medical attention. A Sizzler worker’s comp claim may be needed to pay the bills. While cutting up meat, the knife slips and cuts into your hand, necessitating hospital treatment and time off work. A worker’s compensation payment will be very welcome. When washing the floor in the restaurant dining area, you slip over on slippery cleaning material and land on your back. You will need x-rays and treatment to your spine, which has been fractured when you hit a hard object during the fall. You will certainly need the compensation which could be awarded by a Sizzler worker’s comp claim. An Attorney May be Needed if There are Complications With Your Claim Not all workers’ compensation claims are straightforward. You do need to follow the correct procedure, let your supervisor (e.g. the restaurant manager) know what happened and make sure any injuries are duly recorded. If there are any complications or the insurance company used by the restaurant is making things difficult, contact a worker’s comp. attorney to help you with the Sizzler worker’s comp claim. The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Sizzler, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
