Truck accidents are among the most devastating and catastrophic accidents on Texas roads, often resulting in severe injuries and even fatalities. There were over 500 fatal truck accidents in Texas just in 2020. Even when fatalities don’t happen, truck accident injuries have long-lasting effects on the victim’s life and can be emotionally and financially draining. If you or a...
Continue ReadingBeing a good citizen means so much more today than it did before. If you have a servant’s heart and want to take your desire to do good and work on a larger scale, you may be ready to start your own not-for-profit organization. The Zimmerman Law Firm can help. This blog post will give you an overview of...
Continue ReadingDid 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...
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