If you have been unlucky and were injured in an accident or fell sick while working at PepsiCo you are not the only one. Many workers are injured at PepsiCo each year and claim workers’ compensation so they do not have to take the burden of the financial loss caused by the accident and injury. However, actually getting the money from the WC claim can be a slow process, so you should file the claim as soon as you can. Here are some tips below, offering advice you may need to file a successful claim for workers’ compensation. It is essential to report your accident or sickness to your supervisor as soon as possible, then you should get the medical attention you require. Any medical treatment you have been asked to pay for you should keep all the receipts given to you and any unpaid invoices too. You should compile all the evidence to prove your accident or illness took place at work, speak to your HR and finally contact a WC lawyer. 5 Tips for Filing a Claim for Workers’ Comp. at PepsiCo Filing for workers’ compensation is never that easy, particularly if it is your first experience with the legal process. Below are the top 5 tips you could follow to ensure your workers’ comp claim is accepted and fulfilled by PepsiCo. #Tip 1. Report the Injury Right Away You should report your injury or illness as soon as you are able to do so to your supervisor at PepsiCo. The company’s insurer may ask you for the evidence showing when the accident or illness took place so you make sure you keep a copy of the report as it can be used as proof. #Tip 2. Seek Medical Care The faster you get the medical treatment you need the simpler it should be to connect your accident or injury with your job at PepsiCo. Quite often WC insurers will try to use any excuse they can find to deny a WC claim which is typically because they believe the evidence given to them is insufficient to prove the accident or illness was as a result of the job you do at PepsiCo. When you receive your medical treatment, you should ask your doctor for a medical report which should include the time it is likely to take to recover. #Tip 3. Compile Evidence for Your WC Claim Because you will be filing your WC claim with the PepsiCo WC insurer you should ensure you have all the relevant evidence available to show the accident that caused your injury took place while you were working at PepsiCo. This, if possible, should include the copy of the accident report you handed into your supervisor, all the eye-witness’ written reports you are able to get describing the accident site and how the accident took place, photographs taken at the accident site, photos retrieved from nearby security cameras and your physician’s report, stating what caused your injuries. #Tip 4. Save Medical Bills and Lost Wage Reports When you receive your medical treatment any paid and unpaid medical receipts and invoices should be kept in a safe place as these should be included when you file your workers’ compensation claim. You could also include your last few weeks of pay stubs which show the value of the wages you were receiving before your accident occurred. You should expect to receive approximately two thirds of your average wages included in your workers’ compensation claim. #Tip 5. Speak with HR It is important to talk to your HR department when your WC claim is ready to file. Your HR department may provide you with the correct forms to complete and if you are lucky file the workers’ compensation claim on your behalf. As soon as all the key information has been gathered and put in one place you may go ahead with your workers’ compensation claim application. The more proof you provide the greater your chance of winning a successful claim with your first application. You should always consider the statute of limitations for filing a workers' compensation claim in your state. This deadline is not the same in each state, but to give one example California’s statute of limitations for workers’ compensation claims is 12 months from the date that the job-related injury or illness took place. If you do not file your workers' compensation claim within this 12-month deadline after your injury or illness took place you could be giving up your right to file at all. To improve your chances of winning a successful workers’ compensation claim you could choose to work with a WC attorney who will try to win a successful WC claim on your behalf. Complete the Free Case Evaluation on this page to get in touch with a lawyer that is able to handle cases in your area. *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 PepsiCo, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation. Additional Resources Denied Workers’ Comp. at Pepsico* How Much is a Pepsico Workers' Comp Claim Worth?*
