Target Work Comp Claims

Since 2001, we have helped tens of thousands of injured Illinois workers. If you would like a free case review with a lawyer who has taken on Target before, please contact us.

There are over 100 Target stores in Illinois with more than 80 of those in the Chicagoland area. There are thousands of workers at these stores and of course that leads to a lot of work related injuries.

Target employees work in a wide range of roles that keep the retail stores and the fulfillment operations working efficiently. Cashiers, sales floor associates, stockers, fulfillment team members, asset protection staff, shift leaders, and managers all perform physical and fast-paced work that can lead to on-the-job injuries. Because many Target jobs involve standing for long periods, lifting merchandise, repetitive movements, and regular customer interaction, they are at high risk of getting hurt on the job.

Slip and fall accidents are a leading cause of injury for Target employees. Spilled liquids, recently mopped floors, cluttered stockrooms, loose packaging materials, and wet entryways can create hazardous surfaces. If you’ve ever been to a Target in the winter, you’ve probably noticed that the stream of people coming into the store with wet shoes and boots can lead to a slick floor. These Workers may also be injured outside the store while gathering carts, handling curbside pickup orders, unloading trucks, or dealing with snow and ice near entrances and loading areas. incidents can lead to injuries to the back, neck, knees, shoulders, head, and wrists.

Injuries from lifting and material handling are also common. Many Target employees unload trucks, move pallets, stock shelves, and carry merchandise of different weights and sizes. Repeated lifting, awkward loads, and overhead stocking can put a major strain on the back and shoulders. Even lighter items can cause injury when handled repeatedly throughout a shift. Over time, this type of physical stress can lead to strains, sprains, and more serious conditions.

Repetitive motion injuries affect Target workers too. Cashiers and order fulfillment employees often do the same hand and arm movements throughout the day, like scanning and bagging items, picking online orders, and using handheld devices. These repeated tasks can cause wrist, elbow, and shoulder conditions that may gradually worsen and require medical treatment and time away from work.

Target employees also work directly with the public. Most customer interactions are uneventful, but sometime disputes and tense situations come up. Employees may be injured when dealing with angry or unstable customers, people who are suspected of shoplifting, or crowd control situations during busy sales events. Injuries resulting from workplace disputes are usually covered by Illinois workers’ compensation. This also includes PTSD if you get robbed at gun point or see a co-worker get badly injured.

No matter how a workplace injury happens, Target employees should report the injury and get medical care as soon as possible. The next step would be to get an experienced Illinois workers’ compensation attorney to guide you through the claims process.  Target is insured by AIG and uses a company called Sedgwick to handle the cases. It is their job to fight your case and they are always looking for ways to deny or delay your benefits.

Having an experienced Illinois workers’ compensation lawyer in your corner is important. You need someone who has taken on Target and Sedgwick many times. Even if the case seems to be going the right way, they are trying to cut you off and may be doing things behind the scenes to do that. This can include sending you to an IME, putting a nurse case manager on the case to interfere with your care or doing surveillance on you.

The right lawyer is the difference between a great result and a terrible one. They will work to get you full benefits for medical care, lost wages, and any permanent effects of the injury. There is no fee unless the lawyer gets a settlement for you. If you would like a free case review and our recommendation as to which attorney is right for you, please reach out to us any time.

5 Things To Know About Illinois Workers’ Compensation Law

1. Illinois work comp is a no fault law. That means you do not have to prove anyone was negligent to win a claim.
2. You do not need to have or use personal health insurance if you were hurt at work. Illinois work comp is provided by your employer and pays for 100% of the medical expenses.
3. Every employee is covered. This includes part time and seasonal workers. They have the same work comp rights as full time employees.
4. Almost every case should result in a settlement. You will get more with an attorney and their fee is only 20% of the settlement.
5. It is incredibly common for Sedgwick to deny your case when you actually have a good case. Always get a free consultation with an experienced attorney before making any decisions.