If you have suffered injuries while performing your work duties at Texas Roadhouse, you are eligible to file a workers' compensation claim. Throughout the United States, the majority of employers are required to maintain workers' compensation insurance to protect workers from such accidents. Workers' compensation includes medical benefits and covers a portion of your lost wages. Gathering Documentation to Support Your Workers' Compensation Claim If you suffered injuries while working at Texas Roadhouse, you need to collect all documentation and evidence to support your claim. As an example, you were working as a waitress at Texas Roadhouse when you slipped on a spilled drink and hurt your back and neck. Here are some documents you need to gather: Prepare a written statement to explain how the accident happened and how you were injured. Explain the severity of your injuries, how they impact you and the medical care that is required because of the injuries. The sooner you write the statement, the more you will remember. Ask any witnesses to provide written statements detailing what they saw, how you were injured, and everything that they saw regarding your work injury that day. They need to include the location, the date and time of the incident, as well as the name and contact details of the eyewitness. Maintain thorough medical documentation. You want to include copies of physician notes, medical reports, prescription records, orders for medical devices, physical therapy notes, and so forth. Get copies of any accident reports. This includes the report completed at work and the report that is completed by any emergency responders or law enforcement. Take all the documentation and create a timeline that supports your workers' compensation claim. Show when the accident happened, how it happened, your injuries and their severity and the medical care you have gotten and will continue to receive. If you were recently injured while working for Texas Roadhouse, you'll need to know how to file a claim against the company. Preparing to Give A Deposition If your workers' compensation claim is not settled successfully, you will need to give a deposition. During a deposition you will be questioned by the attorneys for Texas Roadhouse. You will be asked detailed questions about your background, your employment, the accident, how you were injured, and your medical care. You need to be honest and straightforward when responding to the questions. Your workers' compensation attorney will tell you to look and act professionally as well. Consult With a Workers' Compensation Attorney Because of the complexity of workers' compensation claims, you will need to consult with an experienced workers' compensation attorney. Your lawyer will not be paid until you get compensated for your losses, so you have nothing to lose. There is a strict statute of limitations that applies to workers' compensation claims, so schedule a free case evaluation with a workers' compensation attorney today to ensure your rights are protected and that you are treated fairly throughout the claims process. You can speak with a workers' compensation attorney by filling out our Free Evaluation. 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 Texas Roadhouse, or another party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
