McDonald’s is still one of the busiest fast food outlets in America despite competition. Even when road conditions are icy that won’t stop employees going to work. At some point after arriving for work a worker has to walk just a few meters to get into the workplace. This is the time when a slip and fall accident is likely to take place. Taking time off work to recover isn’t such a bad thing as you should be eligible for workers’ comp. payments as long as the accident took place on McDonald’s premises. McDonald’s Company Profile McDonald’s Corporation is an American fast-food chain and is now one of the biggest in the world. It’s typically known for its hamburger range. Today, Oak Brook, Illinois is its headquarters. The very first restaurant was founded in San Bernardino, California, by two brothers, Maurice and Richard McDonald. Their self-service counter meant they no longer needed to employ waiters and waitresses and the customers got their food fast because hamburgers were cooked early, wrapped, and warmed up under heat lamps. Today it’s one of the largest employers in the world. What Are My Rights if I Slip and Fall on an Icy Parking Lot at McDonald’s? As long as you have informed your supervisor of your slip and fall accident at the McDonald’s parking lot, you should be eligible to receive workers’ compensation. You may also need additional evidence to prove that your slip and injury took place while you were walking either to or from work in a McDonald’s parking lot. If your slip and fall took place when you were on your way to work, even if your injuries were serious, you may not be covered by workers’ comp. As long as you are eligible you should receive in compensation a proportion of your wages and the full cost of any medical treatment. How to File a Workers’ Compensation Claim You will need to inform your McDonald’s supervisor as soon as possible. If your injuries are serious you could get a work colleague to pass on the message. Next, when you file your workers’ comp. claim, you may need eyewitness statements to prove your slip and fall accident took place in your workplace, a McDonald’s parking lot. Receipts for your medical treatment should be provided and a medical report from your physician, as this will give an idea to your employer’s insurer how long you are likely to be off work. Finally, you may feel it’s important to contact a workers’ comp. attorney to help you file your claim. The Role of a Workers’ Compensation Attorney Your workers’ comp. attorney knows how workers’ comp. insurers operate and that’s never willing to pay a cent unless they absolutely have to. As long as the evidence is foolproof your attorney will be able to settle your workers’ comp. claim quicker than if you do it on your own. Additional Resources McDonald’s Workers Compensation How Much is a Claim Against McDonald’s Worth? *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 any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
