If you were injured while working at Little Caesars, or were diagnosed with an illness related to your job responsibilities, you may qualify for workers’ compensation. This is because employers are legally required to take out workers’ comp. insurance, which covers their employees for wage loss as well as medical treatment costs when their medical condition prevents them from going to work. If you decide to accept workers' compensation benefits offered by Little Caesars, you waive the right to sue your employer for damages. You are given a minimum of two years to request workers’ comp. from the date of injury or a diagnosis of an illness. When this deadline has been reached, it will be difficult for you working as an employee at Little Caesars (or another similar franchise) to qualify for workers’ compensation. Company Profile: Little Caesars In 1959, Marian and Mike Ilitch invested their life savings into opening their first pizza store in Garden City, Michigan—a Detroit suburb. The first of Little Caesars pizza franchise opened in Warren, Michigan in 1962. It is the fastest growing pizza chain in the country and has become an internationally known brand. What to Do If You Were Injured Working at Little Caesars If you are an employee at a Little Caesars (or any other similar fast-food franchise), and you are injured, the first thing you should do is get the medical treatment you need. As soon as possible you should let your employer or supervisor know. Little Caesars is responsible for filing your claim for workers’ compensation on your behalf. Before you request consideration for workers’ compensation you will need to gather sufficient evidence that supports your claim that your injury or sickness took place while you were at work at Little Caesars. Suitable evidence could include the following: photos of the accident site; eye witness reports from co workers; a doctor’s report with details of the injury or illness, treatment and recovery time. When your employer receives your request for workers’ compensation, it should begin the process by filing your claim with its workers’ comp. insurer. It is also responsible for informing the state body responsible for workers’ compensation that your accident took place. Once your claim has been approved, you can expect to receive a percentage of your wages until you have recovered and are able to go back to work and the cost of your medical expenses. Sometimes a workers’ comp. claim is denied but you should be given the chance to file an appeal. Get Help With Your Workers’ Compensation Claim It is never easy qualifying for workers’ compensation because the employer’s insurer often decides the evidence isn’t sufficient to prove that the injury or illness took place while you were working at Little Caesars (or any other similar fast-food franchise). If you take the Free Case Evaluation to speak with an attorney, you have a higher chance of winning your workers’ compensation claim from Little Caesars, or another similar franchise, than if you try to win a claim on your own. Additional Resources Injuries and Illnesses Covered by Workers' Compensation What Are The Most Common Injuries In WC Cases? *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 Little Caesars, or another party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
