If you have suffered an injury while working, you are most likely eligible to receive workers' compensation benefits. Most employers in the United States are required to maintain workers' compensation coverage to protect themselves and their employees in the event of an accident at work. Workers' compensation offers medical benefits and covers a portion of lost wages while the injured worker is unable to perform work duties. To have a successful workers' compensation claim, you need to gather up all your evidence and documentation that shows what happened. Your evidence will include any medical records, bills and receipts, statements from witnesses, and so forth. You need to gather all this evidence and create a general timeline of events that shows what happened and when it happened. Documenting Your Claim Against Taco Bell Here is an example scenario of an accident involving a worker at Taco Bell: You were working the grill when you suffered serious burns from the grease that was drained from the beef. Two fellow workers saw what happened. You need to make sure they provide written statements of the incident to support your claim and to indicate what happened and how. Be sure to gather up any accident reports. This includes the report filled out at work by a supervisor or human resources or a report completed by law enforcement if an ambulance is called. An accident report must be completed for any on the job injury. Keep any medical records for any treatment you receive. This includes the emergency room, follow-up care, surgical treatment, and physical therapy. Keep prescription receipts and orders and receipts for medical devices such as slings or crutches. Keep copies of any physician notes indicating you are unable to work or must work restricted duties. Take photos of the burns and/or bandages. Make sure you show any injuries and their severity. This will help show how your injuries affected you. Here is some additional information on what you should do if you were injured while working at Taco Bell. Preparing for Deposition If a settlement cannot be reached, your case will go to deposition. Your employer's attorneys will question you in detail. It is important for you to be professional, honest, and straightforward with any responses that you give. Be prepared to give details about your background, training, previous employment, and the accident. Explain the accident in injury, give details about your medical treatment and how you have been affected by the injury, also explain any physical limitations. Always tell the truth in these situations because if you are caught in a lie, it will discredit you and your claim for benefits. Getting Help With Your Claim If you have been injured on the job, you should consult with a workers' compensation attorney. A lawyer can help you with your claim and ensure you are treated fairly. Workers' compensation claims are complicated and challenging, your odds of a successful claim improve significantly when you work with an experienced work injury lawyer. Schedule a free case evaluation today to discuss your workers' compensation claim. Remember, a statute of limitations does apply to workers' compensation claims. *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 Taco Bell, or another party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
