What to Do When Injured Working at Walmart

Workplace injuries are quite common at Walmart. Walmart employees who are injured while at work can claim Walmart workers’ comp. There are several steps to take to ensure you get the correct payments. These are outlined briefly below.

Step #1: Seek medical attention

Make sure you see a doctor or seek medical attention. You will need the doctor’s assessment of your injury and any other medical documentation to submit with your Walmart workers’ comp. claim. The doctor’s report will also help to confirm that your injury makes you unsuitable to return to work until your injury has been properly treated.

Step #2: Notify your employer

Workplace injuries must be promptly reported to your employer. Make sure that your employer records the injury officially in their accident log.

Step #3: Gather evidence and keep any medical documentation

It is helpful if you can obtain evidence showing how the accident happened while you were at work.

You will also need to keep a record of any medical treatment you are given. If there are payments you have to make, ensure you keep receipts and invoices for all the costs associated with your injury.

Step #4: File a claim

You will need to file an official claim for workers’ comp. Each state has its own statute of limitations that sets out how long you have to file your claim from the date of the accident. The procedure used for filing a claim depends on the state you are working in. It may go directly to a state workers’ comp. board or filed through your employer.

Step #5: Consult with a workers’ compensation attorney

Workers’ comp. claims can be frustrating, especially if Walmart’s insurer denies you compensation or offers a payment that's too low. You should consult a workers’ comp. attorney who can help you with your claim.