Help! I was hurt working at Skyline Chili!*

Skyline Chili is a restaurant chain serving chili that is based in Cincinnati, Ohio. The company started in 1949, but has grown to include 152 locations. Restaurants are found in Ohio, Florida, Kentucky, and Indiana.

Skyline Chili has become the "official chili" of many Cincinnati sports teams, such as the Cincinnati Reds and Columbus Blue Jackets. It is also served as the Kings Island theme park.

You can suffer a variety of injuries while working at Skyline Chili. While working your shift at Skyline Chili, if you suffer any kind of injury you should notify a manager right away. Seek immediate medical care, and if the injuries are serious call for an ambulance. Consider filing a claim against Skyline Chili for workers' compensation benefits.

Potential Injuries that May Occur

Filing a Skyline Chili workers' compensation claim can award you the compensation you need to offset your medical expenses and to cover some of your lost wages. If you suffered serious burns from hot boiling chili spilling on you while working at Skyline Chili, keep all documentation. If you plan to file a workers' compensation claim against Skyline Chili to seek compensation, there is information available that will help you have a successful claim.

Damages to Which You Might be Entitled

You might be entitled to various kinds of damages if you file a claim against Skyline Chili for workers' compensation. Here are some examples of the damages to which you might be entitled:

  • Medical bills – You might be entitled to reimbursement for your past, current, and future medical bills related to your injury. If you hurt your back when you fell from a ladder while putting cans of tomato sauce on the top shelf and had to leave to go the hospital, maintain records. Documenting is the key to a successful workers' comp claim so keep copies of the records from all your medical visits.
  • Lost wages – You might be able to recover part of your lost wages dating back to day you were injured and had to leave work for medical care. Workers' compensation should cover a portion of all your lost wages if you cannot work because of a work-related injury.
  • Job training – If you cannot go back to your present job at Skyline Chili, that doesn't mean you cannot go back to work at all. Workers' compensation might offer you help with vocational retraining through a program so you can continue working and earn a sufficient income.

Consult with a Workers' Compensation Attorney

Understanding what damages you are entitled in a Skyline Chili workers' comp claim can be challenging and complicated. While you might be able to calculate some damages, you might not know what kind of expenses you are facing in the days ahead. Your injuries could also have long-term effects that permanently impact your future

A workers' compensation attorney can review your claim and give you an idea as to which benefits you are entitled. Workers' comp attorneys are not paid until your claim has been won, so schedule a consultation today so you can file a claim for Skyline Chili workers' compensation.

*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 Skyline Chili or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.