According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there are more than 2.8 million reported workplace injuries per year. While many of these injuries happen due to falls or other common workplace hazards, many occur because of faulty equipment. In 2020, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) listed unsafe machinery as one of the top 10 reported workplace...
Continue ReadingWorker’s compensation insurance (workers’ comp) provides income and medical benefits to individuals who suffer a work-related injury. The workers’ comp system dispenses with long lawsuits and disputes over fault to deliver benefits swiftly to the injured worker to protect them from financial hardship and uncertainty. What Is Workers’ Compensation? Workers’ compensation is an insurance policy held by your employer...
Continue ReadingIf you are hurt on the job, you might consider filing a workers’ compensation claim. In most situations, this is a straightforward process. This is not the case with Wendy’s locations in Texas. The company follows a unique program that can complicate your claim and prevent you from getting fair compensation. Fortunately, you may be able to file a lawsuit...
Continue ReadingHave you or someone you know been injured while working at Sanderson Farms in Texas? Understanding your rights and the potential for a Sanderson Farms payout is crucial. At The Zimmerman Law Firm, P.C., we handle many types of personal injury claims, including serious workplace injuries in Texas. Sanderson Farms has faced numerous lawsuits related to workplace injuries in recent years,...
Continue ReadingGetting hurt on the job raises the question, What are my rights? Unfortunately, despite the fact that workplace accidents happen every day, many of us don’t know the benefits we may be entitled to receive. Even though workplace accidents and illnesses vary greatly from case to case, almost all create significant disruption to your daily life and undue financial...
Continue ReadingIf you’re facing a workplace injury in Waco, understanding your options for medical care is crucial. Many people end up at Concentra Urgent Care, notably the facility at 4205 Franklin Ave in Waco, Texas. As a longtime provider of urgent care and occupational medical services, Concentra caters to a wide range of health needs, including workplace injuries. However, navigating the world of...
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 ReadingUnfortunately, an injury-free workplace does not exist. Some jobs put you more at risk for injuries than others. As you can imagine, blue-collar jobs tend to be riskier than white-collar jobs. Sometimes, a blue-collar worker sustains minor injuries, but other times, they can be severely injured. You need an experienced Texas workers’ compensation attorney to review your case and...
Continue ReadingWalmart is one of the largest employers in Texas, as well as in the United States. With 508 Walmart stores, 85 Sam’s Club stores, and 19 distribution centers, the company currently employs over 170,000 people in Texas. Because they have so many employees, there are thousands of Texas Walmart work-related injuries every year. Walmart employees work as cashiers, stockers,...
Continue ReadingEmployees working for companies who subscribe to workers’ compensation cannot sue their employer if they suffer an injury on the job. However, when an employee of a company that does not subscribe to workers’ compensation insurance suffers a work-related injury, they may sue their employer and potentially collect compensation for their damages. In non-employment personal injury cases, “contributory negligence”...
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