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 ReadingAre you facing a workplace injury and need to contact Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc.? You’re not alone. However, finding a verifiable Sedgwick contact number is not easy. Some people report using (866) 647-7610 to successfully reach someone. However, Sedgwick prefers all communication to be electronic so they can have the right person contact you. As Sedgwick is a global claims...
Continue ReadingYou return to your job after a workplace injury with medical clearance and specific restrictions. Then, during your shift, a movement, impact, or assigned task causes new damage to the same body part or a closely related one. That moment is not discomfort or delayed healing. It is a reinjury. When someone becomes re-injured after returning to work, Texas...
Continue ReadingYou may wake up every morning with pain in your hands, wrists, shoulders, or back, and wonder how long your body can keep up with your job. The pain may have started small and grown worse over time. Perhaps your employer claims that nothing “accident-related” happened, so they are not responsible. When repetitive work injuries start to interfere with...
Continue ReadingIf you were involved in an accident at work, you must take specific measures to protect your rights and ensure you recover fair compensation for your losses. Read on to learn the proper steps to take after a workplace accident. Getting an experienced attorney to assist you through the process is probably the best way to protect your rights. ...
Continue ReadingIf you were hurt on the job in Texas, you might be wondering what steps to take next. You’re probably in pain, unable to work, and worried about how you’ll pay your bills. That’s a hard place to be, and you’re not alone. At The Zimmerman Law Firm, P.C., we help injured workers across central Texas understand their rights...
Continue ReadingIf you were hurt at work in Texas, you’re probably wondering what your employer’s workers’ comp policy covers and what it doesn’t. Medical bills? Time off work? Ongoing therapy? The answers aren’t always clear. At The Zimmerman Law Firm, P.C., we help injured workers across central Texas, including Waco, Temple, Killeen, Round Rock, and Austin, get the answers they...
Continue ReadingFrom heavy construction to office settings, workplaces are not immune to injuries. Injuries can happen in any job role and impact employees in numerous ways. Understanding some of the most common workplace injuries is important because that can also help prevent future incidents. This post will explain the most common types of workplace injuries, such as slip and falls...
Continue ReadingIf you are the victim of a workplace injury, and your employer is a non-subscriber, you may wonder, How much is my work injury worth? Payouts often range from a few thousand dollars to several million, depending on the circumstances and degree of the employer’s negligence. However, determining Texas’s average non-subscriber work injury payout can be challenging. Since non-subscriber employers are...
Continue ReadingGetting hurt on the job can turn your world upside down. You may be facing medical bills, lost wages, and questions about your legal options. In Texas, many workers wonder: Should I file a workers’ compensation claim or a personal injury lawsuit? Understanding the differences between these two options is essential to protect your rights and secure the best...
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