If you have been involved in an accident while working in a Family Dollar store and you have suffered an injury that prevents you going to work, you may be entitled to file a claim for workers’ compensation. Because Family Dollar is a large retailer it should have workers’ comp. insurance to cover employees when they are injured or fall sick. The Value of a Claim It is never easy winning a WC claim, as Family Dollar’s insurer takes time evaluating the value of the claim, which includes: a diagnosis of the injury; the likely recovery time; the cost of medical treatment; the amount of wages lost when the injured employer is unable to work. Family Dollar’s workers’ compensation insurance is expected to pay for all of your medical treatment as well as 66 percent of your average earnings. These are required under federal workers’ compensation laws, but some states have their own laws in place too. If an injury means it is not possible to return to the same Family Dollar job you may be offered the opportunity to retrain. An Example of a Family Dollar’s Workers’ Compensation Settlement A Family Dollar fork lift driver was lifting heavy cartons from a high shelf when a loose carton dropped off the shelf hitting the driver. This caused him to fall out of the fork lift, hit the ground and break a leg. It took 8 weeks for the worker to recover and he was eligible for workers’ compensation from the Family Dollar insurer. The costs involved are as follows: Ambulance = $1,000 Emergency room diagnosis = $500 2 X-Rays at $150 each = $300 Medical treatment = $8,000 Crutches = $40 Physical therapy for 2 hours per week @ $75 per hour for 8 weeks = $1200. Total = $11,040. The average weekly wage for a fork lift driver for 40 hours a week is $520. The workers’ compensation payment includes 2/3rds of this amount which is $346 per week. The total payment for 10 weeks is $3,460. The workers’ comp. total payment is $3,460 + $11,040 for medical treatment = a total of $14,500. Tips for Your Family Dollar Workers’ Compensation Settlement One of the most important factors related to ensuring a successful Family Dollar WC claim is providing the best evidence which proves the injury occurred while on the job. Evidence can include the following: a copy of the accident report you sent to the Family Dollar HR; surveillance camera footage in the Family Dollar warehouse; receipts for the medical treatment; receipt for the ride in the ambulance ; co-workers’ written statements. Consult With a Workers’ Compensation Attorney If you have been injured while working at Family Dollar, you should first book a consultation with a workers’ compensation attorney who will evaluate your case and file a WC claim on your behalf. Fill out the Free Case Evaluation on this page to get connected with an independent, participating attorney who subscribes to the website. *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 Family Dollar, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation. Additional Resources Help! I was hurt working for Dollar General!* How an Attorney Can Help if Your WC Was Denied at the Dollar General
