Help! I was hurt working at Swensen's*

Swensen's is a chain of ice cream restaurants with locations around the world. Founded in 1948 by Earle Swensen, a World War II Navy veteran who learned to make ice cream while serving in the military. The chain initially started in San Francisco, California, but headquarters are now in Ontario, Canada. There are now about 300 locations worldwide.

There are many ways you can be injured while working your shift at Swensen's. If you happen to suffer an injury while working at the ice cream restaurant, you should notify your manager right away and seek medical care immediately. You should consider filing a claim against Swensen's for workers' comp benefits.

Filing a claim can help you get the compensation you deserve to offset your losses, which might include medical bills and time off work. If you were hurt while working at Swensen's and you think you might file a claim for Swensen's workers' compensation benefits, make sure you document everything. There is specific information that can be beneficial in helping you get the compensation you deserve.

Damages You Might be Entitled to Receive

There are various damages that you might be eligible for if you file a claim against Swensen's for workers' compensation benefits. Here are some examples of potential damages you might be entitled to receive:

  • Reimbursement for medical expenses. You might be able to recover your costs for treating your injury. If you suffered a crushed hand while cleaning the ice cream maker, you should seek medical care right away. To support your claim, maintain copies of all hospital and doctor records. Workers' compensation should cover all past, present, and future medical expenses that result from your work-related injury.
  • A portion of your lost wages, past and present. If you have missed work because of your work-related injury, such as falling from a ladder while working in the stockroom, you might be entitled to reimbursement for a portion of those lost wages through workers' compensation.
  • Vocational training. If you can't return back to the same kind of job, workers' compensation might be able to cover your retraining costs so you can earn a living while doing a different kind of job.

Consult with a Workers' Compensation Attorney

Workers' compensation claims can be very challenging. You might not even know how much you are entitled to receive based on your claim. A workers' compensation attorney can determine the severity of your injuries and how much you are entitled in benefits.

A workers' compensation attorney can gather all the necessary documentation needed to support your claim and will file all the necessary documents to request workers' compensation benefits from Swensen's. Workers' compensation benefits aren't paid until your claim has been won, so schedule your free consultation today.

*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 Swensen's, or another party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.