If you have a work-related injury, you may have heard of “impairment ratings.” You might be wondering what impairment ratings are and why they matter. Impairment ratings (also called “MMI ratings” in Texas) are a critical part of every workers’ compensation case. The wrong impairment rating can prevent an injured employee from getting the payout they deserve. If you...
Continue ReadingAs a Lone Star State motorist, you have the legal right to property damages after a car accident. Understanding the types of property damage claims available can make the aftermath less stressful and ensure you recover the financial losses you’re entitled to. Below, our Waco car accident lawyers will go over those property damage claims you can claim after...
Continue ReadingWhile we do our best to avoid them, car accidents inevitably occur. No matter what precautions you take, you can’t always avoid involvement in a car accident. People are involved in car accidents every day throughout the county. In fact, according to the CDC, motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of injury in the United States. Car accidents...
Continue ReadingGarrett L. Beach Brings a Wide Range of Estate Planning and Business Formation Experience to the Firm Waco, TX [7/19/2023] — The Zimmerman Law Firm is proud to welcome a new associate attorney to the team. Attorney Garrett L. Beach, a graduate of the Baylor Law School, brings a plethora of knowledge and experience in estate planning as well...
Continue ReadingRear-end collisions are the most common type of car accident. Of the 7,277,000 reported crashes in the U.S. in 2016, 29% of them involved rear-end collisions. In Texas alone, one crash occurred every one minute seven seconds, resulting in 205,498 injured people in 2020. As Texans traveled 260.580 billion miles during 2020, rear-end collisions continue to be common, especially...
Continue ReadingAfter a car accident, on top of losing your primary mode of transportation, you might also struggle with medical bills piling up and financial struggles from missing work. Because every car accident is different, and multiple factors determine a settlement amount, it’s nearly impossible to come up with typical car accident settlement amounts. Are you wondering, how much money...
Continue ReadingWorking in a home improvement store comes with risks not normally found at retail stores. Cutting materials, transporting lumber, operating heavy machinery, and climbing ladders to get out-of-reach products are only a few occupational hazards Home Depot employees face. Unfortunately, if you sustained injuries while working at Home Depot, workers’ compensation is unavailable. However, other options are available to...
Continue ReadingIf you have been involved in a car accident in Texas and have suffered injuries, you may be wondering how long after a car accident you can claim injury and file for compensation. The answer to this question lies in the statute of limitations for personal injury claims in Texas. The statute of limitations is the time period within...
Continue ReadingMany American adults, including almost 40% of Americans from the baby boomer generation, have no estate-planning documents in place. And it’s no wonder why. Estate planning can be an overwhelming and daunting task, especially if you don’t have any legal background or experience. However, it’s crucial to ensure that your assets and property are protected and that your loved...
Continue ReadingAs an employee at Costco, you may find yourself in dangerous work-related situations. You might suffer exposure to potential hazards that lead to a work-related injury. For example, you might slip and fall on a wet floor or suffer an injury while operating heavy machinery. Perhaps you already have a work-related injury through your Costco employment. Whatever the case,...
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