Lowe’s, like many companies, has regulations and best practices in place to ensure the safety of its workers. One of these is workers’ compensation insurance. A hurt back could leave you unable to take part in ordinary every-day activities for several months, which means you are unable to work. If you file a workers’ compensation claim, you may be able to get the money you require to ensure you survive financially while you are recovering from the ordeal. However, as WC claims are never that easy to win, it is a good idea to consult a workers’ compensation attorney before you begin the claim’s process. Common Causes of Back Pain Lowe’s workers are involved in a range of workplace activities, like sitting at an office desk as an admin worker with insufficient back support and heavy lifting of packages and equipment usually found in a home improvement store. These activities could put pressure on the back and cause a hurt back. Some Lowe’s workers are also injured when heavy packages fall off storage shelves in Lowe’s warehouses. What to Do if You Hurt Your Back Working at Lowe’s The first step to take following a back injury is to get medical treatment which includes a diagnosis and the administering of the right treatment. Lowe’s might ask you to get your hurt back treated at a medical center and doctor named by them. If you do not follow their instructions, you may not get the cost of medical treatment included in your WC claim. You must let your supervisor know in writing that you have hurt your back. You may be given a specified time period to undertake this, so failing to do so could mean you are no longer eligible to apply for workers’ compensation. The WC Claim Process If you are lucky Lowe’s should provide you with a WC claim form. If this has not happened, you should ask for one from your state’s workers' compensation board. On the WC claim form, you will need to provide the following information: your full name; your job at Lowe’s the type of back injury; time and date of the injury; where in Lowe’s the hurt back injury took place; if anyone else was involved in the accident that caused you to hurt your back; how the back injury occurred; the medical treatment so far received for the hurt back. Included in the claim form should be evidence that supports that your hurt back took place while you were undertaking workplace duties at Lowe’s. 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; photographs taken at the accident site; medical report from your treating physician describing the back injury and its cause; photos retrieved from security camera footage; scans and X-rays showing the back injury. As soon as your WC claim has been assessed by the Lowe’s WC insurer, you will be informed if your claim has been successful and the amount of compensation you will receive. If your WC claim has been denied, you will need a workers’ comp. lawyer to help you file an appeal. How an Attorney Can Help With Your Claim To improve your chances of getting workers’ compensation, you will need to consult with a workers’ comp attorney. An attorney has the skills to negotiate a favorable 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 Lowe’s, or any other company, you may not be entitled to any compensation. Additional Resources Worker's Compensation For a Bad Back Working at Lowe's How Do I Prove I Was Injured At Lowe's
