Walmart is a large general department store selling everything from food to cell phones. In fact, it is the biggest grocery store in the country and employs more than 1.5 million workers. Not one of these workers ever expects to end up injured during a day’s work. Unfortunately, accidents do happen, some of which could result in a burn injury. When an employee is seriously burnt and has to take time off work to recover s/he should be able to file a claim for workers’ compensation from Walmart. Most employees throughout the country are required by law to provide WC for their workers. However, it is never that easy so it is always advisable to contact a workers’ comp. attorney to help you get the workers’ comp. you deserve. The Different Types of Burn Injuries Burn injuries can come from a variety of sources including handling hot liquids, from fire and coming into contact with liquids such as acids. There is a way of classifying burns according to their severity. These are as follows: First-degree burns occur when damage is done to your skin’s outer layer, the epidermis. These will take a relatively short time to heal. Second-degree burns are more serious as the layer beneath the epidermis is damaged as well. Victims of these types of burns may require a skin graft in order to help repair the damage. Third-degree burns are the most serious as several parts of the skin’s layers are damaged as well as sweat glands and hair follicles. Repairing the damaged area is not possible without the help of skin grafts. If you have been burned while working at Walmart you should seek medical help as soon as possible so that the job of repairing your damaged skin can begin. Process For Filing a Worker’s Compensation Claim If the right process is not followed your worker’s comp. claim could be denied. You must let your Walmart supervisor know about your burn injury within 24 hours of it taking place. This starts the ball rolling for your WC claim. Next, you have to gather together all the evidence to prove the injury took place while you were working on Walmart’s premises. This can be photographic evidence showing the burn taking place. If you are fortunate enough the event mat have been captured on Walmart’s CCTV. The next thing to do is to ensure you have contact details of people who witnessed the accident. Walmart WC insurers sometimes do not honor claims unless there is adequate proof that the injury took place at work. You will need to get your physician to write a medical report which indicates your likely recovery time. As soon as you have all the information you can apply for Walmart workers’ comp and if accepted you should receive the cost of all your medical treatment and two thirds of your weekly wage until you can return to work. Workers’ compensation usually has a provision for partial and permanent disabilities for long and short term. Why You Need a WC Lawyer Even though you may feel sure you will get your workers’ compensation do not bank on it but contact a WC lawyer who will ensure you get your WC entitlements. Additional Resources What to Do When Injured Working at Walmart Can I File A Claim If I Am A Walmart Part-Time Employee? How Do I Prove I Was Injured At Walmart? 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 Walmart, or another party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
