Workplace injuries can set can be financially crippling. If the injury is severe, insurance may not cover the necessary medical treatment and wages may be suspended if the worker has to take time off work for treatment or to recover. In most cases, employees of companies like TJ Maxx will be covered by their own employer’s workers’ compensation insurance which will pay for medical treatment and a major part of lost earnings if a claim is accepted. If you have been injured or become sick while at work or because of your job, you should contact a workers’ compensation attorney to discuss making a claim. TJ Maxx: Company Profile TJ Maxx is a major retail chain in the U.S. with international affiliates operating in Canada and Europe. It is a department type of store selling clothes, furniture, bedding, household equipment and other personal goods. The company was first established 43 years ago in Framingham, Massachusetts and has expanded to its current level of around 1,200 stores nationwide and in Puerto Rico. The headquarters of TJ Maxx remain in Framingham. As with many other large companies in the U.S. there have been a number of changes of ownership. TJ Maxx is now part of a larger corporation that focuses on selling middle of the range and discounted goods. Sierra Trading, Home Sense and Home Goods are all owned by the same parent company, the TJX Group, as TJ Maxx. TK Maxx is the international affiliate. Potential Dangers / Injuries Working For TJ Maxx Most employees in TK Maxx stores are exposed to similar accident potential as any other retail workers. The most common injuries occur when workers slip over or trip over and fall down, injuring themselves as they hit the ground or anything else in the way. Other possible injuries may result from repetitive work, especially for those who work in the office, to back strain from heavy lifting in the store warehouses or shifting goods for sale into the store rooms. Delivery workers are likely to suffer traffic related accidents and injuries. Typical slip, trip and fall injuries include: head and back injuries if falling against a hard floor surface; strains and sprains, especially in the arm, shoulder hands and wrists; broken bones if the fall involves hitting something hard; cuts and bruises. Talk to an Attorney Making a claim after an injury should be straightforward, but this isn’t always the case. There is an established procedure to follow which is decided by the state you are working in. The employer’s insurance provider may prove to be awkward and in particular may challenge the idea that your injuries happened while you were at work. Before you file your claim, it would help for you to talk to a workers’ compensation attorney to make sure you were following the correct procedure and providing sufficient documentation to satisfy the insurer that your claim was genuine. Additional Resources Workers’ Compensation for Department Store Injuries Time to File a Workers' Comp 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 TJ Maxx, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
