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Restaurants are one of the most hectic environments to be in. With so many workers and customers, something is bound to go wrong. Additionally, with other forces to play such as gas and fire, it is dangerous to be working in the backend. However, just like with any other company, restaurant workers who are injured on the job, are entitled to workers’ compensation.
At The Law Offices of Edmond J. Hakimian, we protect you from becoming another statistic. Our attorneys are here to protect your right to fair worker’s compensation when you are injured on the job. Accidents are severe and can drastically change your life, and while recovery is your number one, the medical bills is another struggle you will face. Let us fight for you and get the compensation you deserve!
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Restaurant workers and food service workers are susceptible to many workplace accidents such as slips, burns, cuts, etc. In the event of workplace accident, restaurant workers are covered by Workers’ Compensation. Here is a list of these workers represented by the Law Offices of Edmond J. Hakimian and are usually covered by Workers’ Compensation:
Servers encompass a variety of tasks from taking orders, serving food and beverages, and providing customer service
These also include sous chefs who plan and prepare meals, supervise the kitchen staff, and oversee the cooks in many New York City restaurants
Cooks that prepare, grill, and sauté foods in not only restaurants, but bars, lounges, and other NYC eating establishments
These include bartenders in restaurants, lounges, bars, and other places serving drinks in the New York City area
Bussers support the restaurant by clearing tables, resetting them, and cleaning the dining area for new customers
These workers greet and seat guests, manage reservations, and answer customer inquiries in many New York City restaurants
This category includes preparers in New York City halls and banquets that prepare ingredients, portion food, and assemble dishes
This includes catering staff at weddings, venues, and large gatherings in New York City to prepare and serve food
Our experienced team at The Law Offices of Edmond J. Hakimian handle all restaurant workplace accidents, including:
Cooking with gases/oils on open fires, machines plugged in 24/7 run the huge risk of causing a fire and exploding
Occurs when a worker uses machinery that starts to malfunction resulting in the equipment losing control and can hurt the worker
Falling objects like pots/pans and boxes with produce especially from higher levels can hit people causing a major accident
These are accidents that occur when a worker slips, trips, or falls while on the job, such as on wet floors, or uneven carpeting/tiling
Hot surfaces and machines used to cook foods are at higher temperatures and can burn workers if they're not careful
Certain foods can can be harmful when accidentally inhaled or ingested if not stored or packaged properly
Regardless if you are a manager, front-of-house employee, or back-of-house employee, etc. you have a right to workers’ compensation for your injuries!
While the restaurant environment isn’t as dangerous as say construction, restaurant workers still face numerous risks every day at the workplace. Big or small, the environment in the restaurant gets so busy, that many workers aren’t able to watch and care for themselves. Some common causes for these accidents include:
Wet floors can be easily overlooked by workers which can cause them to accidentally slip hurting themselves
Shoes without grip and floors like hardwood and tile can be very slippery for workers especially if the floor is wet
Wires that aren't managed correctly, kitchen items that aren't stored properly, and messy floors are a huge accident waiting to happen
Different foods have proper storage rules and improper storage may cause food to release chemicals internally injuring workers
No fire safety training and mishandling of certain tools/machinery may result in kitchen fires
These can easily be prevented, but if not, can cause dangerous, even life-threatening injuries.
Restaurants need to maintain communication and supervision with their workers. Without proper safety protocols followed, serious injuries can occur such as:
These can result from handling stoves and its components, falling pots/pans during work, or contact with hot surfaces
Workers involved in lifting, carrying, or handling heavy produce boxes or gas tanks can cause back injuries, such as herniated discs, muscle strains, or spinal injuries.
Severe trauma to certain parts of the body such as spinal injury from falling may cause loss of motor function and result in paralysis.
Severe cuts and third degree burns from explosions may result in the loss of limbs or the loss of functioning body parts
Blunt force trauma from falling objects or heavy lifting may cause strain on the neck causing these injuries
This can lead to some severe life-altering changes. Old or young, you still have a life to live. And with medical bills and possible loss of wages, it will be a burden. Workers’ compensation is important for you!
If you are a waiter, server, host, chef, or food service worker, and got injured while working in a restaurant or other food-related establishment, you are legally entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. In New York State, all employers are legally obligated to have workers’ compensation insurance which has your back covered in case of a restaurant accident. These benefits may include, but are not limited to the following:
Workers are covered with medical treatment/care and reimbursed for medical expenses including doctor visits, testing, prescription, surgery, and more.
Workers temporarily unable to go back to work are able to receive reimbursements for lost wages. These cash payments are usually 2/3 of their average weekly wages or maximum approved payment.
Also called Scheduled Loss of Use (SLU), these are cash benefits paid to workers who have suffered permanent injuries and are unable to return back to work.
If the injury has caused the worker to not be able to return back to their previous job field, vocational rehabilitation allows them to receive employment through training benefits and job placement.
If a worker suffers a fatal injury resulting in death, surviving family members are able to receive to receive death benefits and payments for funeral expenses.
Regardless if you were totally to blame for the accident, workers’ compensation in NYC is a no-fault system. No party is to blame, which means you can get workers’ compensation benefits after a construction accident.
Don’t wait to talk to a lawyer! If you were hurt on the job, call us at The Law Offices of Edmond J. Hakimian. Our experienced restaurant accident lawyers in NYC are ready to help you get the fair compensation you deserve! From managers, to servers, caterers, hosts, etc. we serve all types of restaurant workers.
We handle all complex cases, get a free case review/consultation. And you pay no fees until you win your case! Call our office today or use our contact form and let us help you get justice!
The Law Offices of Edmond J. Hakimian PC. represents knowledge and years of experience advocating for our New York City and Long Island clients in the area of workers’ compensation, work injury compensation, personal injury compensation, social security disability, as well as legal protection for uninsured employers.
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