Starbucks, like many restaurants, has regulations and best practices in place to help to keep its workers safe. One of these is workers’ compensation insurance. Because many injuries in Starbucks which cause you to hurt your back could mean you need to take up to a few months off work recovering, workers’ compensation helps to relieve the financial burden of not being able to work. However, because WC claims are never that easy to win on your own it is a good idea to consult a workers’ compensation attorney before you begin the WC claim’s process. Common Causes of Back Pain Starbuck’s workers do a variety of jobs, such as sitting in an office working at a computer with inadequate support for the back, clearing tables and mopping floors. Any of these could cause a slip and fall on a slippery substance to take place resulting in a hurt back when the worker falls backwards and hits a protruding edge of a table. What to Do if You Hurt Your Back Working at Starbucks You should consider your health first if you have hurt your back so that means accessing medical treatment as soon as you can. You should be aware that Starbucks may require you to seek treatment from one of their own doctors and medical facility. If you do not do this,you may not get the cost of medical treatment included in your WC claim. The next thing to do is informing your supervisor of the accident and injury. Some employers give a limited time to do this. If you miss the deadline you may find you are no longer eligible for WC. The WC Claim Process You may be able to get a WC claim form from Starbucks. If not,you should ask for one from your state’s workers' compensation board. On the WC claim form, you will need to provide the following details: your full name; your job at Starbucks the type of back injury; time and date of the injury; where in Starbucks you hurt your back; if there was anyone else involved in the accident that led to you hurting your back; how the back injury happened; the medical treatment received for the hurt back. Included in the WC claim form should be evidence that supports that your hurt back took place while you were working at Starbucks. This is what is most often disputed by WC insurers. The evidence could be any or all of the following: eye -witness accounts of the accident; medical report from your treating physician describing the back injury and its cause; x-rays and scans showing the injury; photographs taken at the accident site; photos retrieved from security camera footage. As soon as Starbuck’s WC insurer has completed an assessment of your claim, you will be told if your claim has been successful and how much compensation you can expect to receive. If your WC claim has been denied, you will need a workers’ comp. lawyer to help you file an appeal. How a WC Attorney Can Help With Your Claim To help improve your chances of being awarded workers’ compensation, you will need to arrange a consultation with a workers’ comp attorney. A WC attorney has the right skills to negotiate a favorable WC claim on your behalf. *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 Starbucks, or any other company, you may not be entitled to any compensation. Additional Resources Help! I Was Injured At Starbucks Did You Hurt Your Ankle Working At Starbucks?
