Workplace accidents can happen at any time. Mistakes may be made. Machinery or equipment could be faulty. Injuries happen every day. All major employers like Aramark take out workers’ compensation insurance in case of workplace injuries. It is a no-fault type of insurance so you don’t have to prove that your employer was to blame for your injuries. Workers’ compensation is primarily for the costs of medical treatment and lost earnings. It is important to have convincing evidence that the injury happened at work and how much it has cost you or likely to cost you in medical costs. Accidents at Aramark Aramark is a major supplier of food and equipment to a large variety of industries and organizations. It employs thousands of workers who do many different types of jobs. Aramark drivers could be injured in a highway crash. Process workers could be injured by faulty conveyor belts and get their hair or hands caught in moving parts. Slips, trips and falls are possible anywhere in a busy workplace, especially one where the floor may be wet from cleaning efforts or spilled food or drink. Evidence You Should Collect Workers’ compensation payments are never fully guaranteed. Insurers may try and get out of paying compensation if they can. One reason for denying a workers’ comp. claim is that the insurer is not convinced that the injury happened while at work at Aramark and not elsewhere. That’s why it is important to have evidence available to show how the injury happened. Statements from fellow employees who saw you being injured can be very useful evidence. You could take photos of the accident, like how a faulty piece of equipment was dangerous, or maybe your workplace had surveillance or security cameras installed which may have recorded your accident. You also need to have evidence of the date you were injured. It is normally a requirement for workers’ compensation that you report your injuries to your supervisor within a certain time period. You should also have a doctor’s report that gives details of your injury and what treatment is needed and how long you may be of work. Finally, you need proof of how much you may have had to pay out for doctor’s fees, hospital treatment scans and tests and any surgery. How a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Can Help It can be hard getting everything ready for a workers’ compensation claim and you may find it an uphill struggle if your claim is initially denied. It makes sense to contact a workers’ compensation lawyer to help you through the whole process, so you get the compensation you deserve. WC lawyers will have dealt with many cases like yours before and should know whether you have enough evidence to convince Aramark’s insurer to pay the right amount of compensation. Complete the Free Case Evaluation 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 Aramark, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation. Additional Resources I Was Hurt Working at Aramark. Can I Get Workers' Comp? What's My Aramark Workers Comp Claim Worth?
