Supermarkets and Grocery Stores
Attorney fighting for injured workers in Ridgeland and Jackson
People go to supermarkets, grocery stores and warehouse stores every week for food and other essential supplies. They can be very busy places, especially for the workers employed there. A work accident can have a significant impact on workers, leaving them in need of medical treatment and facing rising expenses.
Workers who are hurt on the job at one of these stores deserve workers’ compensation benefits. These are designed to pay for their medical treatment and provide partial wages while they recover from their injuries. The claims process can be complicated and frustrating. An experienced workers’ compensation lawyer at Tabor Law Firm, P.A. can help.
Experienced workers’ compensation lawyer
All these stores need workers to stock shelves, prepare food, cash out customers, bag groceries, clean spills and perform other duties. They face the risk of injury or illness on every shift. For example, workers may be hurt because of:
- Lifting injuries
- Slips and falls
- Falling objects
- Forklift or pallet jack accidents
- Repetitive motion injuries
- Cuts from opening boxes
- Exposure to viruses and bacteria
Suddenly, a worker needs medical treatment. This may involve diagnostic tests, surgery, hospitalization, physical therapy, medication, and multiple follow-up visits with doctors. Recovery may take weeks, months or even longer. In some cases, workers can be left with a permanent disability.
The state’s workers’ compensation system is designed to help injured workers get through this difficult time. Employers and their insurance companies often challenge workers’ compensation claims, however, because it helps them save money. They may challenge the seriousness of your injury or argue your injury isn’t work-related.
The insurance company may even make a lowball settlement offer, hoping you’ll just take it and go away. They just want you to settle for less than you deserve. We think you deserve more and are willing to go all the way to court to get it if that’s what it takes.
We have a thorough knowledge of Mississippi workers’ compensation law and years of experience arguing appeals at the Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Commission – which is located not far from our office. We know the type of evidence that commissioners and judges look for and build strong cases.
Committed to getting the best results
Our firm investigates your work accident to get the facts. We review all evidence and relevant documentation – including accident reports and medical records. We identify witnesses to the accident and interview them. If needed, we consult experts who can help us understand what happened.
A workers’ compensation attorney at our firm can personally guide you through the claims process every step of the way. If your claim for benefits is denied, we will fight for you in the appeals process. If we still don’t get the results you deserve, we will fight for you in court. In fact, we litigate the majority of claims we handle.
If you were hurt on the job at a supermarket, grocery store or warehouse store in Ridgeland, Jackson or anywhere in Mississippi, it’s important to meet with an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer as soon as possible. Contact us online or call us today to schedule a free consultation.