I Hurt My Back While Working at Walmart*

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If you were working at Walmart and you suffered a back injury which caused your back to hurt, you may be able to pursue a claim for workers’ compensation benefits.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, there are more than 600,000 workers who get back injuries annually, and those claims are worth around $50 billion each year.

Often it is easier to consult with a workers’ compensation attorney before pursuing a claim.

Causes of a Hurt Back

You can suffer a back injury in almost any job at Walmart, especially if you work with stock whether it is loading or delivering or placing on goods shelves.

Most hurt backs on the job are due to twisting or overextending the spine while involved in the motions of pushing, pulling, or lifting.

A hurt back can even happen while sitting in the same place all the time without sufficient support for the back.

A hurt back is often painful and requires a long recovery time following extensive treatment.

Typical back injuries could be any of the following:

  • Spinal cord damage;
  • Pinched nerves;
  • Lower back strain;
  • Herniated, slipped or bulging discs;
  • Fractured vertebrae.

The Claims Process if You Hurt Your Back at Walmart

As soon as you realize that you have hurt your back you should seek medical care right away.

If your hurt back is serious, you should call for an ambulance.

Just make sure whether Walmart only allows you to be treated by one of their dedicated physicians at a dedicated medical center.

If you choose your own the costs may not be covered by workers’ compensation.

You must not delay in notifying your supervisor or employer.

Some set deadlines after an accident and if that time is missed you may not qualify for workers’ compensation.

I Hurt My Back While Working At Walmart*

The Claim Process for Workers’ Compensation

Your employer may provide you with a WC claim form. You will need to fill in some key details on the form such as:

  • your full name;
  • your job at Walmart;
  • the time, date and place of the hurt back accident;
  • how the accident took place.

You will need to provide evidence to prove you hurt your back at work. The sort of evidence that is most useful includes:

  • co-workers’ testimonials vouching you hurt your back at work;
  • photos taken of the accident scene;
  • photos from security cameras nearby;
  • your physician’s report;
  • X-rays and scans showing the back injury.

Consult With a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer

If you have suffered a back injury while working at Walmart, you should consult with a workers’ compensation attorney.

This is because it is never easy to win a workers’ compensation claim when negotiating with Walmart’s insurer but an attorney knows how to best go about this process.

*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 Walmart, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.

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