There are a number of McDonald’s positions that may be injured while working. Some of these include restaurant crew and maintenance crew. If you were working in one of these positions and was injured while working, you may be eligible for compensation. McDonald’s is one of the most well-known restaurants in the world. This fast-food giant has more than 40,000 restaurants in countries around the world and those restaurants employ over 100,000 people. In the last decade McDonald’s has led the way in the fast-food industry trying to give customers healthier food options and lower priced food options. Despite a drop in people eating fast food overall McDonald’s is still very popular. Positions Likely to File a Workers’ Compensation Claim The McDonald’s crew members who may be the most likely to be hurt on the job and file a claim for workers’ compensation are the restaurant crew who prepare and serve the food, the maintenance crew who make sure that the restaurant is clean, and the drivers who unload food supplies for the restaurant. Most of the employees at McDonald’s are part of the serving crew who can get cuts, burns, and other injuries from working around the stove, heat lamp, and knives. Dishwashers and other crew members and slip on wet or messy floors as well. The maintenance crew can get back injuries from heavy lifting or slip and fall accidents, especially if they are clearing snow or ice from the area around the restaurant. Filing a Claim for Workers’ Compensation Anytime someone is hurt on the job they should always notify their manager and fill out an incident report immediately after the accident occurs and after they have gotten immediate medical help if they need it. That incident report will be the basis for a workers’ compensation claim. Always request a copy of the report if your immediate supervisor doesn’t give you one when the incident report is initially filled out. After they have seen a doctor and gotten a diagnosis the worker can file a workers’ compensation claim to get money for doctor bills, treatment, lost wages, and other expenses that they will incur as a result of the injury. It’s very important to have as much medical documentation as possible to submit with the claim for workers’ compensation. Why You Should Work with a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Anyone that is McDonald’s Crew member that is hurt on the job should talk to a lawyer that specializes in workers’ compensation claims before filing their claim. A workers’ compensation attorney can help guide you through the process of filing a claim, sorting through the documentation that you have to make sure you have all of the documentation that you need, and they can answer any questions you have about workers’ compensation. You may have a better chance of successfully filing your claim when you have the support and advice of an attorney. Complete the Free Case Evaluation on this page to have your claim reviewed by a participating lawyer in our network that takes cases in your area. *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 McDonald’s or another party, you may not be entitled to any compensation. Additional Resources Appeal a Denied McDonald’s Workers’ Comp Claim What’s the Process for Filing Workers’ Comp. at McDonald’s*?
