If you were working your shift at Walmart when an on the job accident left you with injuries, you can file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ compensation laws do vary from state to state, but the overall coverage and benefits offered are very similar. Some workers’ compensation coverage aspects are either general or quite common. Because Walmart is a large company, it must provide workers’ compensation coverage for its workers. Walmart doesn’t have a third-party insurer, but instead, is self-insured. Workers’ compensation insurance offers protection for workers through providing medical benefits and by offering wage replacement for those who are hurt on the job. What Medical Expenses Are Covered By Workers’ Compensation? If an accident while working at Walmart left you with injuries, you might have required ambulance transport. As an example, you work in the Walmart distribution center where you pack orders for stores. You had to climb up to get some merchandise from a top shelf when you slipped and fell backward, hitting your neck and the back of your head on the metal shelving before landing on your back on the concrete floor. You suffered intense pain and confusion, so an ambulance was called to transport you to the local emergency room. Workers’ compensation includes medical benefits, which covers all costs related to your medical care. Workers’ compensation might limit the choices for physicians, but a serious accident allows you to seek care from the nearest hospital. The goal is for you to get prompt, professional medical care when your injuries are of a more serious nature. Workers’ comp will cover your medical treatment, including hospital care, physician visits, physical therapy, medical equipment and devices, prescriptions, and transportation to and from medical visits. That means it will also cover the cost of your ambulance transport from the accident scene to the hospital for emergency care. So, the answer is yes, you can claim your ambulance bills with other expenses that pertain to your medical care for your Walmart workplace injuries. Other Benefits Available Through Walmart Workers’ Compensation In addition to the medical benefits, Walmart workers’ compensation will pay a portion of your lost wages while you are unable to work. Usually, this is about two-thirds of your regular salary. If you cannot return to the same job, workers’ compensation might cover the cost of your vocational training, so you can learn new skills and seek employment in a new field or a new role. The actual benefits offered are dependent on the state laws where you were injured and where the Walmart where you work is located. Consult With a Personal Injury Attorney If you have suffered injuries on the job at Walmart, consult with a workers’ compensation attorney. Walmart will be protecting its own interests, so get someone who will aggressively pursue a claim for you. Workers’ comp lawyers work on a contingency basis, so you have nothing at all to lose. Get your free case evaluation today because there are strict time limits for pursuing a claim against your employer to receive workers’ compensation benefits. Additional Resources Can I Include Ambulance Bills on a Workers' Comp Claim? Speak With an Attorney The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Walmart, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
