If you have been injured while at work at a McDonald’s restaurant, or become ill due to conditions at work, a large employer like McDonald’s will be required to cover you with workers’ compensation insurance so that you can be compensated while recovering from your injuries caused in the accident. The Value of a Claim There are many factors taken into consideration when calculating a McDonald’s employee’s workers’ compensation claim. These include the following: the type of injury; the estimated recovery time; the cost of medical treatment; the value of your wages. McDonalds’s workers’ compensation insurance is required to pay the full cost of all medical treatment as well as two thirds of your normal pay. As well as these federal laws a few states have, in addition, their own laws in place which could affect the value of your claim. If an injury is so serious that you cannot return to your job in the same capacity you may be offered the option of retraining. Examples of a McDonald’s Workers’ Compensation Settlement If you work as a restaurant manager at a McDonald’s and you are injured when you slip on some liquid spilled on the floor by a customer and you incur a spinal injury , your average hourly earnings will be used to calculate the wages lost while you are unable to work as well as the full cost of medical treatment. The costs involved are as follows: Ambulance = $1,000 Emergency room diagnosis = $500 2 X-Rays at $150 each = $300 Medical treatment = $10,000. Total = $11, 800 The average weekly wage for a McDonald’s restaurant manager for a 40 hour week at 12 dollars per hour so for a 10 week recovery time that is 10 x $480 = $4,800. Total workers’ compensation payment= $11,800 + $4.800 = $16,600. Tips for Your McDonald’s Workers’ Compensation Settlement In order to get the workers’ compensation you deserve you must provide sufficient evidence which proves that the accident and your injury took place while you were working as a manager at McDonald’s. Evidence may include the following: surveillance camera footage; receipts for medical treatment; receipt for the ambulance; co-workers statements; a copy of the accident report you sent to McDonald’s HR. Consult With a Workers’ Compensation Attorney If you have been injured while working at McDonald’s you should only start the WC claims process after you have consulted with a workers’ compensation attorney. An attorney will review your case and decide on the most appropriate way to initiate your claim so that you are awarded fair compensation. Additional Resources McDonald’s Workers Compensation How Much is a Claim Against McDonald’s Worth? *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 McDonald’s, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
