Compensation Lawyer for Baristas

Were you injured on the job during your time working as a barista? If so, you could have the right to apply for workers comp claim to receive benefits. Depending on the situation, you could actually have the right to file a civil lawsuit and recover monetary compensation. If you are ready to explore the legal options available to you after an accident on the job, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Normandie Law Firm today. Our experts have decades of experience and are more than ready to guide you every step of the way. Contact our firm today to speak to a barista workplace accident attorney.

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Common Barista Workplace Accidents and Injuries

There are many injuries that baristas could suffer on the job. Some examples of these injuries could include the following:

• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Tendinitis
• Wrist, elbow, and shoulder injuries
• Trigger finger
• Burns and scalds (as baristas often deal with hot steam, boiling water, and hot beverages, in general)
• Cuts and lacerations
• Lower back from standing for hours
• Shoulder pain from heavy lifting
• Skin irritation, burns, and respiratory discomfort from exposure to chemicals
• And more

Statistics on barista injuries – baristas fit into the category “food and beverage serving.” In this category, the most common injuries are caused by slips, trips, and falls, as well as burns/scalds. According to workers compensation insurers in California, young workers under the age of 25 that work in cafes and fast food report the highest burn rate in the entire retail food sector.

Regardless of the specific workplace injury that occurs, it is important that injured employees understand that they could have the right to get workers compensation or even file lawsuits. To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the options available to you, please do not hesitate to reach out to a barista injury lawyer today.

Filing a Workers Compensation Claim

Can I file a workers comp claim after an accident on the job? Yes, in general, injured workers, whether they are baristas or any other type of worker, have the right to apply to get workers comp benefits after an injury on the job. Injured employees could be entitled to receive compensation for medical costs, lost income (partial pay), disability pay, retraining benefits, etc.

The process of applying for these benefits is supposed to be simple. The employee is supposed to report the incident/injury to their employer and seek medical care (the employer will refer the employee to their own medical team). The employer will then provide the employee with a form to fill out and return; the employer will fill out a section of the form and submit it to the insurance provider. In general, the employee will get a response in up to 14 days, although it is possible for them to start receiving benefits sooner.

Understanding the Complications that Could Arise

Although the workers comp process is supposed to be simple, there are a number of complications that could arise that could ultimately lead to injured workers not being able to recover the benefits owed after an accident on the job. These complications could include the following:

• The employer does not carry any workers compensation insurance coverage
• The employer does not carry enough workers compensation insurance coverage
• The employer/provider unfairly denies the workers comp application

If any of the previous statements apply to your situation, you should reach out to a lawyer with experience in barista workers compensation lawsuits as soon as possible. Even when you encounter any of these complications, a barista can sue his/her employer for workers compensation and get the recovery that they are owed.

Filing a Civil Lawsuit after a Work Accident

In general, when you apply for workers compensation, you are waiving the right to file a civil lawsuit against your employer for the harm that you suffered. However, you could still file a lawsuit if any of the points above are true (if your claim was wrongfully denied, if the employer doesn’t have enough coverage, or if the employer doesn’t have any coverage). Even with these complications, baristas can receive workers compensation benefits by hiring a workers compensation lawyer.

Can I file any other type of claim? Yes, you could file other types of personal injury claims. For example, if your boss negligently caused the incident, you could file a claim against your employer (although only if you haven’t already

Contact the Normandie Law Firm to Speak with an Attorney with Expertise in Barista Workers Compensation

If you were injured on the job and are ready to speak with a barista workers compensation attorney, please do not hesitate to reach out to our law firm as soon as possible. Our team has decades of experience and is more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to fight for your rights and recover the workers comp benefits you are owed. If you are pursuing a different type of claim, we can still help you recover the compensation that you are owed. If you are ready to speak with an experienced medial bills workers comp lawyer about the options available to you, contact us today. Our permanent injury workers comp lawyers here at the Normandie Law Firm are more than ready to guide you every step of the way.

Free Case Evaluations: a barista who is injured at work could benefit from reaching out to our team for more information. We offer free case evaluations, which include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our experts will be available to answer all your questions, address all your concerns, and provide you with all the information that you need to either begin or continue your barista workplace injury claim.

Zero-Fee Guarantee: you will never be required to pay any upfront legal costs for any of our legal services. In addition, our law firm works on a strict contingency basis, meaning that you will not be responsible for paying anything at all if your claim is not successful. If you do not win, you will not pay any legal expenses at all.

If you are ready to speak with an attorney who specializes in barista work injury lawsuits, contact us today.

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