If you were injured while working at Walmart, you may be eligible for compensation for your injuries and lost wages. As long as you were not at fault for these injuries, you can file for workers' compensation from Walmart. This compensation will cover your lost wages from work that you may miss as well as help pay for medical expenses. Common Injuries Due to Walmart's size and variety of departments, there are many different positions you can work in. Each of these positions comes with different dangers. If you work in the deli or bakery, you could injury yourself with the cooking equipment. As a cart associate, there's the risk of slipping and falling on untreated ice or snow. If you work on the floor stocking shelves, boxes can fall on you. No matter what department you work in, you can suffer things like strains, back and shoulder pain, even broken bones. Common injuries that can occur while working at Walmart include: Broken bones Sprains Fractures Knee, ankle, and/or shoulder injuries No matter how common or uncommon the injury, you will need to have as much evidence to prove your injury happened while working at Walmart and that you were not at fault. You should keep your different medical records and doctors notes as well as any bills or invoices. Walmart Positions Each position at Walmart has its own set of risks. You may be more likely to be injuries than others. Below is a list of positions at Walmart and how to file for Walmart workers' compensation for each one. Assistant Manager Automotive Technician Back Room Employee Cart Attendant Cashier Custodian Customer Service Manager Delivery Driver Department Manager Fresh Food Associate Front-End Employees Garden Associate Inventory Control Specialist Maintenance Technician Materials Handler Order Filler Pharmacy Manager Receiving Goods Employee Security Guard Shift Manager Stockers Store Manager Truck Driver Warehouse Worker Consult With a Lawyer A workers' compensation claim against a large company like Walmart can be difficult without the assistance of a workers' compensation lawyer. An attorney will know what evidence and information will be needed to gathered to support your claim. Complete the Free Case Evaluation on this page to get your claim started today! *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 any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
