Owned by CVS Health, CVS Pharmacy sells prescription drugs and a wide variety of general merchandise that includes cosmetics and convenience foods. The company also provides healthcare services at more than 1,100 MinuteClinic medical clinics. A vast majority of the MinuteClinics operate either inside or just outside of a CVS store. What CVS Employees Are Likely to File a Workers’ Comp Claim CVS employees face many of the same workplace dangers that employees face at grocery and convenience stores. The typical CVS warehouse receives products daily, which means the company must schedule dock workers to handle the inflow of merchandise. Warehouse workers are susceptible to knee and ankle strains, as well as repetitive motion injuries that negatively impact the hands, arms, and elbows. Lifting injuries are also a common threat to CVS dock workers. Slip and fall incidents are common at CVS, not just for customers, but for employees as well. Workers stock items at a rapid pace and the quick pace of their work can make them miss the signs of a spilled item. Convenience foods stocked in coolers such as milk and soda are prime suspects for causing slip and fall incidents. Checkout clerks must stand for a considerable amount of time, which can lead to back issues. One of the unique risks posed by working at CVS is exposure to sick customers. MinuteClinics handle a large volume of sick customers each day, as do the workers in the large pharmacy. How Do I File a CVS Workers’ Compensation Claim? One of the most important steps for filing a CVS workers’ compensation claim is the first one: Informing your employer. Letting your employer know about an injury suffered in the workplace starts the process of getting your claim reviewed by your employer’s insurance company. If you suffered from a serious injury that required immediate medical care, then a co-worker should inform your employer about the incident that caused your injury. Another important step is to gather and organize the evidence you need to convince your employer’s insurer that you have a valid claim. Security camera footage of the incident should provide keen insight into what caused the incident. Witness statements from both customers and co-workers can provide supporting evidence for the hard evidence that accompanies your claim. Your employer must submit an injury report and you should ask your physicians to submit a medical form that includes the prognosis for you to make a full recovery. If your claim receives approval, the insurance company informs the employer and contacts you with payment information. You can handle a denied workers’ compensation claim in one of two ways. First, you can request a reconsideration from your employer’s insurance company. Second, you have the option to file a formal appeal with your state’s workers’ compensation board. Contact a Worker’s Comp Lawyer Insurance companies deny workers’ comp claims for one primary reason: To save money. Even if you have a strong case, your employer’s insurance company might deny your claim. By working with a workers’ compensation attorney, you can get legal advice that should strengthen your claim. A lawyer can also help you navigate the appeal process. Fill out the Free Case Evaluation on this page today! *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 CVS or another party, you may not be entitled to any compensation. Additional Resources How an Attorney Can Help if Your Workers’ Compensation Was Denied at the CVS How Much is a Claim Against CVS Worth?*
