CVS, like many companies, tries to stop accidents taking place. However, whatever they may do is no guarantee a shelf stacker or a cashier is not at some point going to fall and hit a hazard and end up with a hurt back. Moving the back is an essential part of daily living and if you hurt your back then your mobility may be reduced. If this has happened to you it should be possible to file a workers’ compensation claim which covers you financially for the time you need to spend off work recovering. What to Do if You Hurt Your Back Working at CVS The first step to take after hurting your back is to seek medical treatment as soon as possible so that any treatment required will not be delayed, ensure a diagnosis and the correct treatment is administered. CVS may ask you to get your medical treatment from one of their preferred doctors or it may leave you to choose. The next step to take is to let your supervisor know you have hurt your back. Some workplaces set a maximum time allowed to report an accident and if this is breached you may not be eligible to file a WC claim. The report should be done in writing and you should keep a copy before submitting it to your employer. Providing you are well enough your employer may ask you to fill in an official WC claim form. If you have not been given one you should ask for one from your state’s workers' compensation board. You will need to provide the following information: a diagnosis from your physician for your hurtback; time, date and place you hurt your back; if any other worker or customer was in any way involved in the accident that caused you to hurt yourback; your medical treatment received so far for the back injury. You will need evidence to back up that you hurt your back while engaged in workplace duties. This is what is disputed the most by workplace WC insurers. The proof could be any or all of the following: security camera footage retrieved from CVS cameras. photographs taken at the accident site; medical report describing the nature of the injury that hurt your back; eye-witness accounts of the accident; Once your WC claim has been assessed by the CVS insurer, you will be told if your claim has been successful and how much compensation you will receive. If your WC claim has been denied, you will need a workers’ compensation lawyer to help you file an appeal. How an Attorney Can Help With Your Hurt Back Claim To increase your chances of winning a successful WC claim, you’ll need to file your claim as soon as you can and you’ll need to discuss your case with a workers’ comp. attorney. Having an attorney on your side means that you will have a knowledgeable person who can help you get the best outcome for your WC claim. *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 CVS, or any other company, you may not be entitled to any compensation. Additional Resources How Much is a Claim Against CVS Worth?* Help! I was Injured Working at CVS!*
