I cut my hand at work four months ago. It is still very sore and aches all the time. The doctor said it will probably not get any better as I probably cut into the bank of nerves in my hand. It was a very deep cut. Wal-mart says they do not pay settlements for hand lacerations. Does this sound fair since I will have trouble working in this job (unloading trucks and stocking grocery shelves) and even if I did office work it would be a problem because it even hurts to type because of where I cut my hand. Can a company decide what they are going to pay for?
2007-03-02 21:34:26 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
If you have a union or employment body ask them. If you did the damage at work it is the responsibility of the employer to cover your accident but keep in mind they will employ detectives to catch you using the injured hand for something and video it.
2007-03-02 21:53:33 · answer #1 · answered by burning brightly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you fill out an accident report or an incident report when you cut your hand? Did you follow their procedures and go to their doctor with a member of management? If you did, then you should be able to fight them on this. Otherwise, they will just say you didn't follow the proper procedures, or that you cannot prove it happened there, and continue to deny your claim.
2007-03-03 07:27:53 · answer #2 · answered by straycat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-17 20:39:10 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A company can always decide what they are going to pay for.
You can sue them or report them to your labor board, but of course they are a huge company with lots of money and lawyers.
2007-03-02 21:38:27 · answer #4 · answered by mslider2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate to say it but consult with a lawyer about this, you can get a free consultation. The company is only going to look out for them selves and lets face facts you need to look out for you, since they won't care!!
2007-03-02 21:38:11 · answer #5 · answered by Cindy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
once you got personal injury during work, wal mart is responsible to pay medical bills and everything for you. if they refuse, I may suggest you to go to EEOC and OSHA office for filing complaint you may take action against wal mart
2007-03-02 21:46:06 · answer #6 · answered by gadgetki 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a lawyer but good luck. They have endless money supplies and everything. You'll have to get workers comp involved.
2007-03-02 21:37:18 · answer #7 · answered by Yankee Killer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would see a lawyer,as long as you didn't sign anything saying they're not liable for such accidents
2007-03-02 21:57:37 · answer #8 · answered by Jeffers 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol, no, you can sue, unless you signed something before hand. Seek legal council
2007-03-02 21:36:48 · answer #9 · answered by ashleynicole452 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
contact workmans comp. they will help u out. wal mart is wrong on this one!!
2007-03-02 21:36:50 · answer #10 · answered by Angie B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋