If you are an employee of Taco Bell, you could suffer an injury while on the job. Workplace accidents happen on the daily basis. If you suffer an injury while working, you are eligible to pursue a claim for workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ compensation includes medical benefits and covers a portion of your lost wages while you are recovering from your injuries. Workers’ compensation laws vary from one state to another, so make sure you are aware of the state deadlines. Taco Bell – The Company Taco Bell was founded in 1962 in Downey, California. It has grown to have 7,072 locations. The company has an annual revenue of $1.988 billion and is based out of Irvine, California. The first franchise for Taco Bell opened in Torrance, California, in 1967 and ended up opening its 100th location later that same year. PepsiCo bought Taco Bell in 1978 and spun off the restaurant division as Tricon Global Restaurants, which has since changed its name to Yum! Brands. The chain was founded by Glen Bell, who opened a hot dog stand called Bell’s Drive-In in San Bernardino, California, in 1948, when he was only 25. In the early 1950s he opened a taco stand using the Taco-Tia name. Taco Bell is known for its dollar menu, which contains several items priced for only a dollar each. The Statute of Limitations Every state has a strict statute of limitations, or time limit, for pursuing a workers’ compensation claim against your employer. If you don’t meet the deadline, your claim will be denied, and you will not be able to receive workers’ compensation benefits. You will need those benefits during that challenging time after an injury on the job. Many legitimate workers’ compensation claims are also denied, and an appeal must be filed to try to access those benefits. Taco Bell employees could suffer burns while working in the kitchen, back injuries from lifting boxes of supplies, broken bones from falling while trying to refill the ice machine, and wrist injuries from repetitive motions in the kitchen or while running the register. All these injuries lead to mounting medical bills and require time away from work. Consult With A Workers’ Compensation Attorney An injury while working at Taco Bell can be life-changing. If your workers’ compensation claim has been denied, or if you are just getting ready to pursue your workers’ compensation claim against Taco Bell, you should consult with a workers’ compensation attorney who practices workplace injury in your area. With the help of a lawyer, your odds of a successful claim increase. And because workers’ compensation attorneys work on a contingency basis, your attorney will not be paid until you win your claim. Get your claim reviewed by a workers’ compensation attorney today. Additional Resources Preparing a Workers' Comp Suit Against Taco Bell How Much is a Taco Bell Workers' Comp Claim Worth? What is the Average Taco Bell Workers’ Compensation Claim?* *The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Taco Bell or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
