Have you been involved in an accident while employed by Dollar Tree as a cleaner and were injured? If you need medical treatment and time off work to recover before returning, you may be entitled to file a workers’ compensation claim to cover your financial loss. Dollar Tree Stores, Inc., is a United States chain of discounted variety stores that sells products for $1 or less. It has its headquarters in Chesapeake, Virginia and operates 14,835 stores throughout the U.S. and Canada employing 193, 100 employees. The Value of a Claim It is not as easy as one might think to win a WC claim as the Dollar Tree insurer takes as much time as it needs to assess time to assess the claim which includes considering the following: the severity of the injury; the likely time required to recover; the cost of medical treatment; the value of the wages for the period the injured employer can’t work. Dollar Tree workers’ compensation insurance should cover all medical treatment and two thirds of your average wage. These are required under federal workers’ compensation laws, but some states have their own laws in place too. If the injury is so severe that it is unlikely you will be able to return you may be offered the chance to retrain in another skill. An Example of a Dollar Tree Workers’ Compensation Settlement A Dollar Tree cleaner slipped and fell on a slippery substance when starting her cleaning job in a store for the day. This resulted in her falling forwards and hitting her head on the corner of a shelf, causing bruising and facial lacerations. It took 5 weeks for the cleaner to recover from her ordeal and return to work and she was eligible for workers’ compensation from the Dollar Tree WC insurer. The value of the workers’ compensation claim is: Ambulance = $1,000 Emergency room diagnosis = $500 Medical treatment = $2,000 Cosmetic surgery to restore the face = $3,000 The average weekly wage for a cleaner at Dollar Tree for 40 hours per week is $400. The workers’ compensation payment includes 2/3rds of this amount which is $260 per week. The total payment for 6 weeks is $ 6,960. The workers’ comp. total payment is $6,960 + $3,000 for medical treatment = a total of $9,960. Tips for Your Dollar Tree Workers’ Compensation Settlement To help ensure a favorable outcome for a Dollar Tree WC claim is collecting enough evidence to prove the accident and injury took place. .This includes: receipt for the ambulance trip; receipts for medical treatment; surveillance camera footage recovered in the Dollar Tree store; written statements provided by Dollar Tree co-workers. Consult With a Workers’ Compensation Attorney If you have been injured while working at Dollar Tree, you should book a consultation with appointment a workers’ compensation attorney who will evaluate your case and file a WC claim to the Dollar Tree employer on your behalf. 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 Dollar Tree or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation. Additional Resources What Should I Know Before I File a Claim Against Dollar Tree? Prepare a Workers' Compensation Suit Against Dollar Tree
