Slips, trips and falls can happen anywhere, even at work. Workplace accidents can be surprisingly disruptive and could be financially crippling if it wasn’t for workers’ compensation insurance. Most large employers are required by state laws to provide workers’ compensation insurance in the event that one of their employees is injured or becomes sick while at work. The procedure is determined by the state that the workplace is located in rather than by the employer itself. Workers’ comp. claims, when accepted, can provide help to pay medical bills and will go a long way to compensate for any time off work. Insurers may make it difficult to obtain compensation and it makes s sense to use a workers’ compensation attorney for legal help after a serious workplace injury or illness. Ulta Beauty: Company Profile Ulta Beauty is a cosmetics and beauty chain that operates over 1,000 stores nationwide with a majority of stores and salons concentrated in the eastern states and California. The company was first established as Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance Inc. in 1990. It focused on providing beauty and skincare products that satisfied customers from both higher end and lower end income groups. The first salon / store was established in Illinois by the former President of Osco Drug, Richard E. George and colleagues who lift Osco to assist in the formation of Ulta. There are a total of over 24,000 people working for Ulta Beauty as store workers and salon operatives. Potential Dangers / Injuries Working For Ulta Beauty It might seem strange to think that a beauty salon or cosmetics store can be a dangerous place to work in, and in most cases it isn’t. However, some accidents can happen anywhere and when accidents do occur injuries are always possible. In addition to the normal types of accidents that can happen in any retail environment, there are those that are more specific to a beauty store such as Ulta because of the handling of cosmetics and beauty products. Some typical workplace injuries include: Skin rashes and eczema from contact with chemicals and store products; Allergic reactions to products handled routinely as part of the job requirements; Cuts and bruises from slipping over spilled liquids on the floor of the store; Head and facial injuries from goods that fall from a height and hit the employee from above; Broken bones, strains and sprains after a slip, or trip and fall accident. Talk to an Attorney Claims made after a genuine workplace accident should be straightforward but this is not always the case. Injured employees must follow an established procedure and stick to time constraints. There must be proof that the injury or illness that the claim is related to happened while working at an Ulta salon or store. Insurers tend to be skeptical that claims are genuine and could deny a claim if they are unsure that the incident happened while at work. It can pay to seek advice from a workers’ compensation attorney before making a claim. If your claim is denied for any reason you will find it difficult negotiating the appeal process by yourself, whereas an attorney specializing in workers’ comp. will know how to proceed. Additional Resources Workers’ Compensation for Department Store Injuries Time to File a Workers' Comp Claim? *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 Ulta Beauty, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
