Did you recently get hurt while on the job at Walgreens? If you did suffer an injury in the workplace, you should know that you have plenty of company. According to statistics compiled by the United States Department of Labor, up to 5,000 workers in each state file a workers’ compensation claim every year. Filing a workers’ compensation claim can overwhelm you, especially if it is the first time you have been injured on the job. Make it easy to file a workers’ compensation claim by following the following five steps. Report the Injury Immediately One of the most frequent reasons why workers’ compensation claims come back denied by a state’s workers’ compensation board is because an employee failed to report the incident in a timely manner. Right after you suffer a workplace injury at Walgreens, or any other pharmacy, you should speak with the manager on duty to explain what happened. Your company has in place a procedure for responding to workplace accidents that includes completing a detailed incident report. Failing to report a workplace accident quickly after the incident can lead to Walgreens and even the state workers’ comp board to think the incident was not serious. Receive Medical Treatment You are going to need to submit evidence that your injury or injuries were serious enough to warrant medical care. After reporting the incident that caused one or more injuries, you should visit with a doctor to determine the extent of the injury or injuries. In some states, employees have to get checked out by a physician approved by the company’s insurance company. If that happens to you, get a second opinion of your medical condition by meeting with your doctor. Seeking medical treatment initiates the process of gathering the evidence you need to file a successful workers’ compensation claim. Organize Documents for Medical Costs and Lost Wages The injury you suffered while on the job at might require extensive medical tests, prescription drugs, and time away from work to heal every injury. Make sure to save and organize every receipt to submit proof of the costs associated with diagnosing, treating, and rehabilitating every injury suffered while working. Every receipt is in play, from the bill sent to you by the ambulance company to the paper trail left behind by purchasing crutches. You should also submit documentation to the state workers’ compensation board that demonstrates the wages you lost because of your inability to work. Human Resources Can Help You File a claim The human resources department at a large company such as Walgreens assists workers with the filing of workers’ comp claims. With workers’ compensation laws confusing many claimants, it makes sense to get an HR representative on your side by working with you to start the claim filing process. The human resources department can help you gather the proper paperwork to bolster your case, as well as explain how to communicate with your company during the claim filing process. Request a Free Case Evaluation From filing the proper documents to ensuring you meet every legal deadline, filing a workers’ compensation claim can be difficult to do. When you work with a state-licensed workers’ compensation attorney, the process gets much easier to complete. Schedule a free first consultation to undergo a case evaluation that determines the strength of your workers’ comp claim. Additional Resources What To Do If You Have Been Hurt At Walgreens Preparing A Case If You Are Hurt While Working At Walgreens *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 Walgreens, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
