Help! I was Hurt Working for Carino's Italian!*

Were you hurt working your shift at Carino’s Italian? If so, you might be eligible to file a claim against Carino’s Italian for workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ compensation insurance is offered by most employers in the United States to their employees at no charge.

Workers’ comp provides medical benefits and covers a portion of lost wages. If you think you may be eligible to file a workers’ compensation claim against Carino’s Italian, you should contact a workers’ compensation attorney for a consultation.

Company Profile: Carino’s Italian

Carino’s Italian is a US chain of Italian restaurants. The wholly-owned subsidiary was founded in Austin, Texas, in 1968. The headquarters remain in Austin to this day. The concept is now owned by Fired Up, Inc., which was founded in 1997 by partners and former Brinker International executives.

After filing bankruptcy in both 2014 and 2016, several locations across the country were closed. There are now 84 locations in operation. The chain used to be known as Johnny Carino’s Country Italian, Johnny Carino’s Italian Grill, and Johnny Carino’s Italian before making changing its name to just "Carino’s Italian."

Did You Get Hurt While Working at Carino’s Italian?

Here are some hypothetical examples in which an employee of Carino’s Italian could suffer injuries:

  • While working in the kitchen area, you were washing dishes when you were sprayed with scalding hot water. You suffered burns on several areas and will require ongoing medical care. This injury will keep you from work for a while and your medical costs will add up. A Carino’s Italian workers’ comp claim might help you recover medical costs and lost wages.
  • Doing your kitchen duties, you suffered a major cut to your hand. The physician had to perform a thorough cleaning and stitch it up. You will be unable to work as you recover, which could be several weeks. Carino’s Italian workers’ comp might help you during this challenging time as you focus on recovering from your injury.
  • As you were cleaning the restaurant, you slipped and fell while emptying the trash. This caused you to suffer a back injury that has you in a lot of pain and unable to function. Ongoing medical care and the inability to work are causing financial problems, but Carino’s Italian workers’ comp benefits might provide the help you need.

If you suffer an injury while working at Carino’s Italian, tell the supervisor on duty right away because he or she must file an accident report. You need to get medical care as quickly as possible.

Workers’ Comp Attorney Consultation

If you suffered an injury while working for Carino’s Italian you should schedule a consultation with a workers’ compensation attorney for the best chance at winning your claim. A workers’ comp attorney can take care of the claims process and will work to ensure your rights are protected.

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