Help! I was hurt working for Hardee's!*

Were you injured while working at Hardee’s? If so, you might be able to file a Hardee’s workers’ comp claim. In the United States, most employers are required to have workers’ comp insurance coverage on their employees. This insurance offers medical benefits and covers a portion of the workers’ lost wages that result from on-the-job injuries.

If you get hurt while you are working your shift, you should notify a manager as quickly as possible. An accident report must be filled out and it will be needed for a workers’ comp claim. Workers’ comp claims can be very complicated, so you may want to consult with an attorney who specializes in workers’ compensation before you file claim against Hardee’s.

Company Profile: Hardee’s

Hardee’s Food Systems is an American-based fast-food restaurant chain that is operated by CKE Restaurant Holdings, Inc. It has restaurants that are located primarily throughout the Midwestern and Southern U.S. Since it was established in Rocky Mount, North Carolina in 1960.

It has gone through several corporate ownerships. CKE Restaurant Holdings the parent company of Carl’s Jr., bought Hardee’s from Montreal-based Imasco Limited for $327 million in 1997. The company headquarters are in St. Louis, Missouri and there are 5,812 locations.

Were You Injured While Working at Hardee’s?

If you work at Hardee’s, here are some example hypothetical ways you could be injured while working:

  • A slip-and-fall injury occurred in the kitchen and you suffered a fractured knee. You will have a long recovery that will cause you to be out of work for a couple of months. Your medical bills will add up quickly. A Hardee’s workers’ comp claim might help you recover medical expenses and some lost wages.
  • While cleaning, you accidentally came into contact with some chemicals in the cleaning supplies that caused breathing problems and chemical burns. This painful injury will keep you out of work for some time. You might be able to file for Hardee’s workers’ comp benefits to help you.
  • You were moving boxes and suffered a herniated disc. The medical bills will mount quickly, so you file a claim for Hardee’s workers’ comp benefits hoping they can help you during this trying time.

If you suffered an injury while working, you should seek medical care right away. You should make sure your manager is aware of any witnesses so they can be interviewed for the accident report as well.

Consult with a Workers’ Compensation Attorney

If you were hurt while working your shift at Hardee’s, you should consult with a workers’ compensation attorney before filing a workers’ comp claim for benefits.

Workers’ comp involves a detailed and complicated process that is time consuming, so an attorney’s help can have a significant impact on your claim. A workers’ comp attorney will make sure you are treated fairly throughout the claims process.

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