I Hurt My Back While Working at Dollar General*

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Getting injured at work that causes your back to hurt can be a frightening experience.

If you must take time off work and seek medical treatment you are inevitably going to suffer financially.

Fortunately, most businesses like Dollar General take out workers’ compensation insurance to cover their workers when they have an accident.

However, as filing a WC claim is never that easy it is a good idea to consult a WC attorney before starting the claim’s process.

The Causes of a Hurt Back at Work

Hurting a back is one of the most debilitating injuries as it stops you doing so many activities. It is commonly caused by:

  • repetitive motions such as the constant lifting of heavy packages every day in and out of a Dollar General delivery truck;
  • slipping and falling on an obstruction in a Dollar General store that causes you to fall over backwards and hurting your back when you hit it on a hard, sharp object;
  • a package tumbling off a Dollar General storage shelf and hitting your back;
  • poor back support when driving a Dollar General delivery truck every day or sitting at a computer desk.

How Hurting Your Back Could Affect Your Job at Dollar General

Hurting your back would be a tremendous setback if you were working at Dollar General.

You will not be capable of stacking shelves, sitting at a computer desk or unloading heavy packages from a delivery vehicle.

All you can do is recover at home and return to your job at Dollar General when you have recovered enough to do so.

I Hurt My Back While Working At Dollar General*

What You should Do if You Hurt Your Back at Work

The most important move to make if you have suffered a back injury while working at Dollar General is to get your injury diagnosed and treated as soon as you can.

Some employers require that you only get treated by a physician and medical center approved by them.

You should make sure you know what Dollar General’s policy is on this, otherwise you may find you are unable to include your medical treatment in your workers’ compensation claim.

You must inform your work supervisor as soon as possible and in writing so the proof is there if you need it.

Some employers set a time limit for reporting a workplace accident which could be as little as 24 hours from the accident time.

If you fail to stick to this deadline you could have your workers’ compensation claim denied.

The next step is the actual filing of the workers’ compensation claim.

If you are lucky Dollar General will provide you with the right form. You must complete the following details:

  • your full name;
  • your contact details;
  • your employee position;
  • the date of the accident;
  • the exact place of the accident;
  • what caused the accident to take place;
  • names of any other employees involved in the accident.

You will also need to include the evidence which proves the injury took place at work. This could include any or all of the following;

  • eye witness testimonials;
  • copy of the accident report;
  • your physician’s medical report including a diagnosis, treatment and recovery time;
  • photos taken at the accident scene;
  • photos taken by nearby security cameras.

An Attorney Can Help

You may consider contacting a workers’ compensation attorney who can file a claim on your behalf and win a more favorable settlement than you could ever do on your own.

*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 Dollar General, or any other company, you may not be entitled to any compensation.

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