Accidents can happen while working for even the most well organized of workplaces. If you have been working as a custodian at a Walmart, you could suffer from a simple accident like a slip and fall. If you are injured, even if the accident was partly your fault, you should be entitled to claim workers’ compensation through Walmart’s workers’ comp. insurance scheme. Unfortunately, not all claims are processed straightaway and your claim may even be denied. It is wise to get legal help from a workers’ compensation attorney before filing your WC claim. Typical Workplace Injuries if You Work as a Walmart Custodian Custodians at Walmart are responsible for general cleaning and maintenance. They clean the main store, the rest rooms, employees’ dining area, keep things maintained and tidy and assist with dealing with stock when necessary. Typical accidents occur when the floor is slippery or there are obstacles to trip over.Much of the work involves bending over and lifting objects. Injuries include broken bones and strains and sprains from slips, trips and falls. Back injuries from bending and lifting can include dislocated discs and hernias. A Walmart Custodian Workers’ Compensation Payment After a Workplace Accident Walmart custodians earn between 8 and 14 dollars an hour if paid on an hourly basis. If a custodian has an accident and is injured while at work at Walmart he / she should be covered by the Walmart workers’ comp insurance scheme. The details vary a little from state to state but basically a payment is calculated to cover lost earnings while being treated as well as the cost of treatment. If a custodian suffers from a sprained ankle, he / she could be off work for 2 weeks. Workers’ compensation, assuming that the employee was working a 40 hour 5 day week for $10 / hour, would be 40 x 10 x 2 x 0.66. The 0.66 is because workers’ comp. payments are generally around two thirds of what might have been normally earned during the time off work. The total then would be $528. On top of that would be the full cost of any treatment received, including a visit to the doctor. Why it Makes Sense to Use a WC Attorney You would think that a large, well established company like Walmart would be keen to ensure its workers were cared for if they were injured while at work. This doesn’t always happen and it can be a trial obtaining compensation. You do have to stick to the state’s time limits for reporting injuries and filing claims. You must also provide sufficient documentation to justify how much you are claiming. This should be easier than filing a personal injury claim as you don’t need to prove that Walmart was to blame for your injury. You will find that it makes sense to use a workers’ comp. attorney to help you with a claim, especially if your claim is denied and you need to make an appeal. Most WC attorneys will only charge legal fees after you have received your payment. Additional Resources What is the Most I Can Get for A Walmart Workers’ Compensation Claim? 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.
