Help! I was hurt while working at Lyon's*

It’s hard to imagine being injured at work, but it remains a possibility. You could even suffer an injury while working at a Lyon’s restaurant. To help cover the cost of a workplace injury, employers are expected to take out workers' compensation insurance.

As long as you follow the procedures laid out for making a Lyon’s workers' comp. claim, you may be paid medical expenses and a portion of any lost earnings which you haven’t received because you have taken time off to be treated or recover.

Company Profile: Lyon's

Lyon’s restaurants are now only a very small number of surviving restaurants following the closure of many of its former operating outlets. There were over 70 Lyon’s restaurants in the early part of this millennium.

The restaurants were similar in style to Denny’s, with their headquarters in Sacramento, Northern California, where most of the restaurants were located.

Three restaurants were reopened in 2015: one in San Jose, the other two in Stockton and Tracy in California.

Possible Injuries While Working at Lyon’s

It’s possible to be injured in any workplace so it is encouraging to now that it is normally possible to file a workers' compensation claim to help pay medical expenses and cover any wages lost while not at work. Here are a few hypothetical scenarios of how a workplace accident could lead to a Lyon’s workers' comp. claim:

  • You slipped over while cleaning the floor of the restaurant’s rest rooms. You hit your head as you slip over and break some of your teeth. You will need dental work done and dentures or implants which a Lyon’s workers' comp. payment could help to pay for.
  • You burned your hand while cooking food. The burn is very serious and you cannot go back to normal work straight away. A Lyon’s workers' comp. claim could mean that you are not financially disadvantaged.
  • You tripped over on a patch of loose carpet in the restaurant dining room and end up on your back. You damaged your spine and need surgery to correct it. A Lyon’s restaurant workers' comp. claim, if successful, will help to pay hospital bills and cover lost wages while recovering.

Consult with a Workers' Compensation Attorney

An experienced workers' compensation lawyer can make the process of filing a claim against Lyon's much more easier. Workers' comp lawyers understand your rights and the kinds documentation you need to successfully support your claim.

As workers' compensation is paid out of your employer’s insurance policy. Because of that, you may find that the biggest obstacle is convincing the insurance company that your injuries were genuine and that they happened while at work.

*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 Lyon’s, you may not be entitled to any compensation.