If you were working at Home Depot and you suffered a hurt back, you should be able to submit a claim for workers’ compensation benefit. However, filing a claim for workers’ compensation with Home Depot is not always as easy as you might think as Home Depot’s WC insurer will try to find any reason not to pay WC. It is a good idea to consult a WC attorney before going through the WC claim’s process. Causes of a Hurt Back at a Workplace Home Depot provides jobs for all sorts of skills including fork-lift drivers, shelf stackers, delivery drivers and cashiers. Each one of these could be a risk for a hurt back. Most back injuries that hurt the back are due to either twisting or overextending the spine while involved in various movements that involve the back. Sitting in one place 8 hours a day, 5 days per week at a computer desk can cause a hurt back from repetitive actions. The most common injuries that cause a back to hurt are: spinal cord damage; pinched nerves; lower back strain; herniated, slipped or bulging discs; fractured vertebrae. What If I Hurt My Back Working at Home Depot? To help ensure you are eligible for workers’ compensation, you should contact your supervisor, in writing, as soon as you can after you find you have hurt your back. You should of course seek medical attention immediately following the injury that has caused you to hurt your back. This could mean a trip to the nearest emergency room in an ambulance. It would help if you knew if Home Depot only permits injured workers to use the services of an approved physician and medical facility. This will make your WC claim a whole lot easier. Whatever you end up doing you should keep any documentation that is relevant which is related to your medical treatment which should be included in your WC claim. Your employer may provide you with a WC claim’s form which you should complete and provide all the evidence related to your hurt back such as: your physician’s report including the diagnosis, treatment and possible recovery time; any receipts or invoices related to your medical treatment; work colleagues testimonials confirming your hurt back injury happened while at work; the accident report copy you submitted to your supervisor; X-rays and scans confirming the cause of your hurt back. Consult With a Workers’ Compensation Attorney If you have suffered a back injury while working at Home Depot, you should consult with a workers’ compensation attorney. It is never easy to negotiate a successful WC claim on your own but a WC attorney will know the best way to win the WC claim you deserve. *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 Home Depot, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation. Additional Resources Hurt Working In a Home Depot Warehouse How Much Is a Claim Against Home Depot Worth?
