Help! I was Hurt Working at Saladworks*

While you were working your shift at Saladworks, did you suffer an injury? If so, you might be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits from Saladworks. In the United States, most employers provide workers’ compensation insurance coverage for their employees.

Workers’ comp provides medical benefits and covers a portion of any wages lost while the injured employee recovers. If you think you might be able to file a workers’ comp claim against Saladworks, make sure your rights are protected by consulting with a workers’ comp attorney.

Company Profile: Saladworks

Since 1986, Saladworks has been offering sandwiches, wraps, soups, and salads that are made-to-order. Marketing themselves as a healthy alternative, the chain considers its locations to be fast casual.

There are currently more than 110 restaurant locations spread throughout 15 states with 100 more locations in development, with some being placed internationally.

Damages to Which You Might be Entitled

If you have been injured while working at Saladworks, you might be entitled to different kinds of damages. Here are some examples of the potential damages that you might be awarded by workers' compensation:

  • Medical expenses –past and future: Medical costs can add up quickly. If you threw out your back while lifting cases of lettuce and onions, you might find yourself requiring physical therapy and ongoing care. You need to keep track of all your doctor visits and maintain copies of your medical records as they will be needed for a successful workers' compensation claim against Saladworks.
  • Lost wages, past and present: If a slip-and-fall because of a spilled glass of tea left you with a broken arm while working at Saladworks, you need to keep track of all your missed shifts. This also includes the day you had to leave work to go the hospital or doctor. All the days you have to miss while you are recovering should be included in this total as well.
  • Training for a new position: If your injury was serious and you cannot return to doing the same job, workers' compensation might be able to cover the costs of your vocational training so you can continue with a profitable job after your recovery. After all, workers' comp wants you to go back to work.

Consult with a Workers' Compensation Attorney

Because workers' compensation claims are complex and require extensive documentation and detail, you should consult with a workers' compensation attorney as quickly as possible to ensure your rights are protected and to improve your chances of a successful claim. Your attorney is experienced in gathering evidence, so he or she can determine the severity of your claim and whether you can expect to have life-long effects from it.

Your workers' compensation attorney can file your claim against Saladworks. Workers' comp attorneys aren't paid unless you win your claim for benefits, so you should consult with an attorney today today.

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