When you arrive at work and find the Starbuck’s doorway is piled up with snow your supervisor may ask you to help to disperse it so it’s of no danger to their customers. It’s a business’s duty to keep the entranceway to their premises free of any obstructions; otherwise it could face a personal injury claim if a customer falls and is injured. For you as a worker if you slip and fall in the course of a duty assigned by your employer and you are injured, you should be eligible for workers’ compensation. Most employers in the country are required to carry workers’ comp. insurance. This doesn’t mean a claim you make will be processed quickly so it’s a good idea to contact a workers’ comp. attorney who will help speed up the process. Starbucks Company Profile Starbuck’s humble beginnings were in 1971 in Pike Place Market, Seattle where the business sold ground coffee, coffee beans and tea. It has come a long way since then and now has 24,000 retail stores throughout 70 countries. In 2017 it employed 238, 000 workers. At its locations, Starbucks serves both hot and cold drinks, instant coffee known, whole-bean coffee, latte, espresso, loose leaf tea, Frappuccino beverages, and La Boulange pastries. What Are My Rights if I Slip and Fall While Shoveling Snow at Starbucks? As long as you were shoveling snow at Starbucks as an employee, any slip and fall injury that takes place should be covered by Starbuck’s workers’ comp. insurance. Insurance coverage for workers’ compensation is a requirement in most states. It is available so that you don’t have to bear any financial burden in an accident that takes place in your workplace. The only thing you may need to do after the slip and fall accident took place while you were shoveling snow is prove the injury took place at work. Once your claim has been accepted you should expect to receive a percentage of your wages and the cost of your medical treatment. The Process for Filing a Workers’ Comp. Claim As soon as the accident takes place your Starbuck’s supervisor should be informed as soon as possible. If your injuries prevent you doing this you should ask a work colleague to do it for you. Because Starbuck’s insurer may require proof of where the injury took place you should get the contact details of anyone who saw the accident. Photos of the accident scene are useful proof too. As soon as you have done these things you could contact a workers’ comp. attorney who will be ready to help you if Starbuck’s insurer is slow to respond. What a Workers’ Comp. Attorney Can Do for You Not all insurers are eager to come up with the money you are entitled to under workers’ comp. The process will take place far more quickly if an experienced workers’ comp. attorney works on your behalf to get the compensation you are entitled to. Additional Resources Workers’ Compensation for a Burn Injury at Starbucks Top Tips For Getting Workers’ Comp as a Starbucks Employee *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 Starbucks, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
