Did you sustain a forklift injury at work? If so, you may be able to seek financial compensation. We can help you move forward after a forklift accident and recover damages. Contact the legal team at The Zimmerman Law Firm today for a free case evaluation. Forklift Accidents Statistics Forklifts are essential to any shipping, warehousing, or logistics operation....
Continue ReadingDoes Lowe’s have workers’ comp? The answer to that question for Lowe’s employees in Texas is “no.” Lowe’s does not subscribe to the Texas state workers’ compensation system. But this does not mean that you’re unprotected in the event of an accident while working at Lowe’s. If you’ve suffered an injury while working at Lowe’s in Texas and have...
Continue ReadingAny accident on the road is problematic, but oil tanker truck accidents can be especially catastrophic. Due to the size of commercial vehicles, an oil truck accident can result in severe or fatal injuries. When a tanker collides with a passenger vehicle, like a car or SUV, drivers face spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, and wrongful...
Continue ReadingWe rely on commercial vehicles to haul the goods we need to survive and to make our lives more enjoyable. But our reliance on these large trucks comes with a cost, because vehicles of this size are dangerous. When a semi-truck crashes, these accidents are often severe and even fatal to the occupants of other vehicles. Commercial vehicles are...
Continue ReadingIf you are a Target employee injured at work, your workers’ comp claim will be somewhat unique. Texas is one of the few states that allow employers to subscribe to a state-approved workers’ compensation policy or forgo it. Second to Walmart, Target is one of the largest employers in Texas and nationwide, and it is a non-subscriber to workers’...
Continue ReadingIn the eyes of the law, passengers in a motor vehicle have the same legal rights to compensation as the driver. In fact, passengers may have more possibilities for recovery since they are rarely at fault for the crash. If you were recently a passenger in a car involved in an accident, you should seek legal advice immediately. You...
Continue ReadingMost states require employers to subscribe to workers’ compensation insurance. However, Texas is one of the few states that does not require employers to provide workers’ compensation insurance to its employees. If you were recently injured at work, you might wonder if your employer carries workers’ comp insurance and what to do if they don’t. At The Zimmerman Law...
Continue ReadingThere is no accurate average semi-truck accident settlement–at least one that is useful– because each case possesses a unique set of facts and variables. Many factors will influence a truck accident settlement amount, making it challenging to calculate an average. With that being said, many truck accidents can involve multiple defendants, severe injuries, and significant property damage, leading to...
Continue ReadingHundreds of car accidents happen on Texas roads every day. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, Texas recorded 15,764 serious injury accidents in 2021, with 19,448 people suffering serious injuries. However, not all car accidents result in severe injuries. Some result in only minor injuries. In fact, Texas recorded approximately 239,539 car accident injuries in 2021. If you...
Continue ReadingSome car accidents are serious. Those who survive serious accidents are left with huge medical bills, months of lost income, and even permanent disability. These can have significant associated costs that can easily exceed an insurance policy’s settlement limits. How often do auto accident settlements exceed the policy limits? Rarely. It is highly unlikely that you will get more...
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