Lowe’s is a major U.S. based employer, with over 300,000 employees. Many of its employees work in quite physical occupations, such as the construction department. Lowe’s sells many different building and construction goods and tools related to the construction industry. If you are working in construction at Lowe’s and have a genuine workplace injury, you should be able to claim compensation for medical treatment and some of your wages as the company will have taken out workers’ compensation insurance as required by the state in which you are working. Company Profile: Lowe’s Lowe’s is a well known chain store operating across the U.S. and Canada. In terms of size, number of outlets and employees, it is only outstripped by its rival, The Home Depot. Lowe’s sells all manner of home improvement goods, from gardening equipment to tools, hardware, electrical and plumbing fittings to construction and building supplies. Lowe’s headquarters are in North Carolina, the same state where the very first Lowe’s hardware store was established. There are now over 300,000 people working for Lowe’s. Typical Construction Department Injuries at Lowe’s Lowe’s is a major supplier of building and construction supplies, so many employees are busy making sure that goods are unpacked from the distribution centers and taken to the section of the store devoted to displaying what is available. A lot of these items are quite heavy and many injuries are related to awkward lifting and carrying, typically back injuries and herniated discs. Apart from back injuries, slips, trips and falls are common, resulting in cuts, bruises, dislocated joints, sprains, and broken bones. These all need treatment and usually time off work to recover. Filing a Workers’ Comp. Claim After a Construction Injury at Lowe’s If you are injured while working in construction at Lowe’s it is important that you notify your supervisor, especially if you need medical treatment or time off work. Each state has rules which determine when workplace injuries have to be recorded by. If the injury is not officially notified, it could mean that you will be denied any compensation at all. You will also need to file a claim for workers’ compensation within a certain time period following the injury, although this is often as long as two or three years. The earlier you make a claim, the better. Include as much evidence as possible with the claim that the injury was definitely workplace related and what you are claiming for, i.e. treatment of any kind and compensation for lost wages. A Workers’ Compensation Attorney Can Help You with Your Claim If you are unsure of your rights after a construction injury, or you have already submitted a claim and it has been denied, you should contact a workers’ compensation attorney. The attorney can give legal advice and help you file your claim or make an appeal if there has been a denied claim. Additional Resources What You Need To Know if You Were Hurt as a Lowe's Employee Workers’ Comp. After I Got Hurt Working in a Lowe’s* Warehouse *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 party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
