If you were injured working at Twistee Treat, you may be eligible for workers compensation. Workers who are hurt on the job can be reimbursed for any medical or treatment expenses. And if you were seriously injured and are unable to work you may be eligible for payment for lost wages or other losses. Workers’ compensation is an insurance that is paid for by employers and covers all employees. If you’re working, you’re eligible for workers’ compensation. Company Profile: Twistee Treat Twistee Treat is practically an institution in Florida. Everyone knows the unique cone shaped buildings that house Twistee Treat. The company sells twists of different flavors of homemade ice cream, banana splits, and other cool treats that are perfect for the hot Florida weather. It’s a very popular destination for parents and families as well as tourists of all ages. What To Do If You Were Injured Working At Twistee Treat If you get hurt while you are on the job at Twistee Treat, or any other similar company, there are some steps that you need to follow in order to make sure that workers’ compensation pays you for all of your medical and other expenses. Make sure that you: Get Medical Help. It doesn’t matter if you don’t think your injury is that serious. You must see a doctor or go to the emergency room. When you get medical help that starts a paper trail proving when the injury occurred, that it occurred at work, and how serious the injury is. It’s very important that you get medical help or get seen for your injury at the emergency room or urgent care. Gather Evidence. You will need evidence to show what happened and how you were injured. If you can gather evidence while you wait for EMS to arrive at the scene, do that. However, if you can’t, then get evidence as soon as you can. Take photos and videos of the area where the incident occurred so that you can prove there were unsafe conditions that contributed to your injury. You also should get witness statements from co-workers who saw what happened. Report The Injury. Immediately report the injury to your supervisor. Your supervisor will have to write up an incident or injury report documenting what happened. Make sure they write up a report and make sure you get a copy of it. Keep All Receipts. If you need to pay out of pocket for any costs related to your injury, make sure you keep all your receipts. Workers’ compensation will probably reimburse you for all out-of-pocket costs including the cost of medical treatment, lost wages if you can’t work, and any out-of-pocket expenses for non-prescription treatment items. You also can get reimbursed for your prescription costs. Get Help With Your Workers’ Compensation Claim It’s a good idea to speak with an attorney that specializes in workers’ compensation before filing your claim. A workers’ compensation attorney can advise you what evidence you need and how to fill out the claim so that you get everything you’re entitled to. Fill out the Free Case Evaluation now (the form on this page) to get connected and speak with a local workers’ compensation attorney—at zero cost to you. *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 Twistee Treat, or another party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
