Did you suffer serious injuries during your shift at Target? When you are injured on the job, you can file a claim for workers' compensation benefits. All across the U.S. most employers are required to maintain workers' compensation coverage for their employees at no additional charge. Workers' compensation includes medical benefits and covers a portion of the worker's lost wages while he or she recovers. Documentation Supporting Your Workers' Comp Claim You will need to gather documentation and evidence to support your workers' compensation claim. As an example scenario, you were working at Target when you were hit by a pallet jack of merchandise. The boxes then fell on you and caused a back injury. Here are some documents you would need to gather. Get photos of your injuries if at all possible. Take pictures of any bruises, cuts, or broken bones. If you have bandages or a cast, take pictures of those as well. Create a written statement regarding the accident and your injury. Explain what you were doing, who saw what happened, and what happened. Provide details about how you were injured and the severity of your injuries. Explain when you first sought medical treatment and when and who you notified of your injuries at Target. Ask any witnesses to provide written statements regarding your accident. Ask them to detail what happened and how you were hurt. Have them to include the date and time of the accident, the location of the accident, their name and their contact details. Gather up all medical records. Get copies of ER reports, physician notes, x-rays, physical therapy reports, and prescription records to show the severity of your back injury and what kind of medical care you have had and will be needing in the future. Get copies of any accident report completed by your employer. If a 911 call was made then emergency responders also made a report and that should be included as well. Take all of this documentation and create a timeline that can be used to support your workers' compensation claim. This timeline should show what happened, how it happened, your injuries and the severity of them, any medical care, and how you have been impacted by your injuries. Here is some additional information on what you should do if you were injured while working at Target. Giving a Deposition If an agreeable settlement is not reached for workers' compensation benefits, you will need to give a deposition. During a deposition, you will answer questions asked by your employer's attorneys. They will inquire about your background on personal and professional levels, how you were injured, how the accident occurred, the severity of your injuries, and any future medical care that you will be needing. During a deposition, it is imperative to appear professionally and respond in an honest and truthful manner. Your workers' compensation attorney will help you get ready for the deposition. Consult with a Workers' Compensation Lawyer If you have been injured while working at Target, you should consult with an experienced workers' compensation attorney. Your lawyer will ensure your rights are protected, make sure you are treated fairly, and aggressively pursue the right amount for your claim that you are entitled after a work accident. Workers' compensation claims can be challenging and complicated. Don't file a claim without consulting with a lawyer first. Your attorney will not be paid until you get compensation, so there is nothing to lose. Schedule a free case evaluation right away as a statute of limitations is applicable to your claim. *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 Target, or another party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
