Help! I got hurt working at Amigos/Kings Classic. What do I do?*

Did you get hurt while you were working at Amigos/Kings Classic? If so, you might be eligible to file a claim against Amigos/Kings Classic for workers’ compensation benefits. Throughout the United States, most companies have workers’ compensation insurance for their employees.

Workers’ compensation offers medical benefits coverage and pays part of the lost wages for the employee who was injured performing job duties. If you think you might be able to file a workers’ comp claim against Amigos/Kings Classic, make sure your rights are protected by consulting with a workers’ comp attorney.

Company Profile: Amigos/Kings Classic

Amigos/Kings Classic is a small Nebraska-based fast-food chain that serves Mexican and American foods. It was founded as Amigos in 1980 with its first location being in Lincoln, Nebraska. It was solely a Mexican fast-food restaurant chain until it was branded with A&W Restaurants in 1998.

Yum! Brands bought A&W in 2002, then a defunct regional burger chain, Kings Classic, was revived and replaced A&W the following year. There are now more than 25 locations in Nebraska with 14 of them in Lincoln.

Did You Suffer an Injury While Working at Amigos/Kings Classic?

Here are some hypothetical examples of how an employee of Amigos/Kings Classic could be hurt on the job:

  • While working in the kitchen, you suffered a serious cut to your hand while cutting vegetables. You had to get emergency medical care and required several stitches. While your hand heals, you won’t be able to work and your medical costs are adding up fast. A workers’ comp claim against Amigos/Kings Classic might be a way to recoup some lost wages and medical costs.
  • You slipped and fell in the kitchen area, hurting your back. Your painful back injury is going to keep you out of work for months and you may have to go to rehab to regain full motion. As you are recovering, you might be able to get Amigos/Kings Classic workers’ comp benefits.
  • As a cook, you suffered second-degree burns on your hands. The burn center will need to see you for ongoing care. Burns take time to heal, and you won’t be able to work for a while. Amigos/Kings Classic workers’ comp might be able to give you the help that you need as you are recovering from your work-related injury.

If you are hurt working at Amigos/Kings Classic, you should tell your manager so an accident report can be filled out. You need to get medical treatment right away.

Schedule a Workers’ Compensation Attorney Consultation

An on the job injury at Amigos/Kings Classic should be taken seriously. Make sure you schedule a consultation with a workers’ compensation attorney, which may improve your chances of winning your workers’ comp claim.

Your workers’ comp attorney will make sure the claims process is properly handled and will ensure your rights are protected and you are treated fairly.

*The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Amigos/Kings Classic or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.