It's no fun if you develop a pinched nerve or other painful affliction while at work. There are some jobs that seem to make conditions like these more likely. As long as the injury has developed while you were working, you may be able to recover the cost of treating it as well as a percentage of any lost earnings while not working. These payments can be obtained by filing a workers' comp. claim within a specified time after the injury or illness has been identified. A workers' comp. attorney can explain the procedure and help you to recover the compensation you are entitled to. Company profile – the Target Corporation Target is a well known American based chain department store based currently in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is recognized in the usual suburban malls by its bright red target like trade mark which is emblazoned on the outside of the buildings. Target's main competitor is the larger company, Walmart. Target tends to sell slightly less discounted goods than Walmart and therefore appeals to a different market. 341,000 people work for the company, many of whom work in the department stores taking cash, selling goods, advising and dealing with customer enquiries and distributing goods between and within individual stores. Pinched Nerves While Working at Target If you do develop a very painful work related condition like a pinched nerve you do need to get it treated. It doesn't improve all by itself. In fact, staying on at wor mayl just make it worse. There comes a point at which the pain becomes too much to bear. The pain is caused by one or more key nerves becoming squeezed by surrounding tissue or bone. There are several ways this can happen but in a the context of a department store like Target, it is often because an employee is standing on his or her feet for hours at a time. Cashiers in department stores, for instance, are prone to pinched nerve injuries. How Much Is Your Pinched Nerve Claim Worth? It is important to be as accurate as possible when documenting a pinched nerve injury. Insurers might not accept the claim unless it is determined that it was caused at work. A workers' comp. claim for a pinched nerve should include everything related to treatment, including doctor's visits, any hospital appointments including tests and x-rays, surgery, drugs and medications as well as transport costs to and from any medical establishment. The lost earnings component is a multiple of the time away from work and the hourly wage and the percentage of the full earnings allowed by state law (this is normally around 0.67). To take a hypothetical example for a Target cashier earning $9 an hour over a 3 week absence (typical for pinched nerve) and working a 40 hour week the calculation would be $8 x 40 x3 x 0.67 = $640 claimed. How a Workers' Comp Attorney Can Help You You may find an experienced WC attorney's initial advice very helpful. The attorney can explain your rights, advise you how to collect documentation you need and help negotiate, if necessary with the company's insurer. *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 the Target Corporation, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
