McKesson Distribution Center Workplace Injury Attorney

McKesson is the largest pharmaceutical distribution company in the world. With their headquarters located in the State of California, they offer a wide range of products and services to a diverse customer base. From the storage of shipping containers that arrive in port carrying drugs manufactured overseas to the trucks that carry products manufactured here in the United States, all of them utilize forklifts for some roles. The material handling in today’s warehouses and logistics organizations requires forklift operators who can safely operate any size and type of forklift. Distribution centers, like the ones operated by McKesson, have become the sole storage facilities for materials and products for companies. With the footprint of other locations shrinking and being role-specific, this makes the shipment and inventory management of the products handled much more efficient and cost-effective. If you have been injured at work and need a McKesson distribution center workplace injury attorney, the team at the Normandie Law Firm is waiting for your call. There is some very critical information you need to know about the worker’s compensation program in the State of California.

The list of possibilities for accidents in a distribution center is bigger than you might think. You might get something dropped on you when pulling products from a rack, or you might find a container to be heavy on one side, making it difficult to handle. With all the possibilities, they have one thing in common. If you get injured while working in a McKesson distribution center in any manner, we want you to contact Normandie Law Firm when you need help. We are available around the clock, regardless of the shift you are working. Our goal is to make sure you have access to the information you need to make an informed decision about your rights and the steps you need to take. If the team at Normandie Law Firm cannot answer your questions, our next step will be to schedule a free consultation with a McKesson distribution center workplace injury attorney as soon as you have a day off work.

We will review with you the facts about the accident and any injuries you have. We want to understand the details that led up to the injury incident, the specifics around your injury itself, and any other information that may have an impact on your claim. The team at the Normandie Law Firm will review that data and be ready to explain to you the worker’s compensation program and its coverage that will help you get your medical bills and your lost income covered for you. If you haven’t filed your worker’s comp claim yet, the first thing we need to share with you is about the time limit to get a claim filed with worker’s compensation in the State of California.

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The Time Limit For Worker’s Compensation Claim Filing
In the State of California, the time limit is 30 calendar days to file a worker’s compensation claim. It begins on the date of your accident and the injury you sustained. The time limit is strictly enforced, so our recommendation is to get the claim process started shortly after the accident occurs. If you find that you are no longer employed at McKesson after your accident, you are still permitted to file a claim for your injuries, but the original 30-day time limit still applies. The other requirement is that you must have been employed by McKesson at the time the accident occurred, and a report should have been filed. There are a few exceptions to the 30-day time limit, one of which is related to what is known as a cumulative trauma injury.

What Is A Cumulative Trauma Injury And What Changes When Filing A Worker’s Compensation Claim?
The term cumulative trauma is a diagnosis that is used to describe the attributable cause of an injury that occurs from actions or activities over a typically long period of time. Their actions are usually repetitive, like being exposed to a loud, noisy work environment leading to hearing loss, or typing on a keyboard for years, leading to carpal tunnel. If you get diagnosed with a cumulative trauma injury, you are still allowed to file a worker’s comp claim, even though the action mentioned in the diagnosis was something you have been doing since you were hired. The time limit for filing a claim for a cumulative trauma injury is 1 year. Unlike a standard injury, the date it happened isn’t when the time limit begins. The 1-year time limit starts on the date of the first day of work that you missed related to your injury. It is a diagnosis that must come from a medical professional and needs to be documented.

What Are The Common Injuries And Hazards In Distribution Center Accidents?
Working in any warehouse or distribution center will lead to some expected types of injuries. The hazards are a different story, as multiple issues can be encountered when loading or unloading material, picking and sorting, and preparing it for shipment. Normandie Law Firm offers years of shared experience across our legal staff, allowing us to understand all the types of injuries and hazards you might experience in industries like warehouse and distribution centers. One crucial fact is that no matter how big or small the facility is, or how much material you are handling, nearly any type of injury can occur. The most often seen injuries and hazards our team and clients encounter are:

• Bruises and sprains from handling the material
• Broken or fractured bones, including skulls, and crushed limbs from objects being dropped or put down
• Ligament or muscle damage due to limbs being twisted or dislocated due to slips and falls
• Back and neck injuries due to constantly bending down and standing up

Additional common hazards we see have more to do with the environment in which the accident occurs and are related to the location where the forklift is being operated. An example of some of these are:

• Lack of footing due to slippery conditions, such as water on a floor from a roof leak
• Improperly stacked containers or material that you are attempting to fix
• The toppling of containers or material, causing you to attempt avoidance or failing to do so

Will My Injuries Be Covered By Worker’s Compensation In California?
Every employee in the State of California who is injured at work and while doing their job should be covered under the insurance coverage provided by the worker’s compensation program. There are instances where the claim is not covered. Usually, this is an indication that the employee may have been doing something that caused the incident. Being under the influence of alcohol would be an example of this. No employer is allowed to interfere with an injured employee contacting the program to file a worker’s compensation claim for an injury. If your boss or anyone at the company tries to stop you from opening a claim or is threatening consequences like a reassignment or termination if you are trying to open a claim with the program, please get in touch with the Normandie Law Firm as soon as possible. We will help you to get the benefits you are entitled to.

What Benefits Are Offered By The Worker’s Compensation Program In California?
Every employee who is covered by worker’s comp is eligible for injury benefits that include, but are not limited to, the following:

• A total of 1 million dollars in medical care coverage for both hospital and doctor’s bills, the cost of any required devices like crutches or a wheelchair, any prescription medications, therapy and rehabilitation, or surgical procedures, all on a per-incident basis
• Employees who are unable to return to work until they have fully recovered from their workplace injuries will receive up to 66% of their regular weekly income, equal to the maximum payout, for a period of up to 104 weeks
• If an employee suffers from long-term limitations or disability due to a workplace injury, the program offers long-term disability payments
• Any employee whose injuries stop them from returning to work in their previous job or role is eligible for free vocational training paid for by the program in order to seek a new career after they are healed from their injuries and cleared by doctors to return to work

If you have any kind of injury, please get a complete medical evaluation to make sure your injuries are quickly and correctly diagnosed and treated. It is possible that you have experienced shock, and you may not be aware of the severity of all the injuries you have, especially if you were not hospitalized because of the injuries.

Is Suing My Employer After A Worker’s Compensation Claim Allowed
Worker’s compensation is considered an exclusive remedy for injured employees. If the basis of your suit is focused on your injuries and you want to pursue damages, the answer is that you are not allowed to sue your employer when you are injured at work under regular circumstances.

In order to file a lawsuit for injuries that would be covered by worker’s compensation, you need to be able to show the company conduct regarding the cause of the accident rises to the level of what is called gross negligence. If this can be proven, then there is an opportunity to file and win a lawsuit for personal injury in addition to the worker’s compensation claim.

Gross negligence in California is defined as willful misconduct or a reckless disregard for the safety of others. If you suspect your employer acted with an intentional desire to harm or operated with reckless disregard for safety, a personal injury lawsuit can be filed. Normandie Law Firm has the experience to help you determine if this is possible, and to represent you if an investigation indicates that this is what happened that led to your accident and your injuries. One item that you should know is that the damages sued for are limited to anything not covered by worker’s compensation insurance.

Upfront Expenses And Our Approach At Normandie Law Firm
When you hire the Normandie Law Firm and retain a McKesson distribution center workplace injury attorney, we will not charge upfront legal expenses before we take your case. That work gets done before we think about being paid. If we represent you and your claim is denied through no fault of your own, you owe us no money. Please get in touch with Normandie Law Firm for assistance or representation if you are working to begin the process of opening a claim with worker’s compensation in California. We are here to help you.

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