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Aug 23, 2023 | By Michael Zimmerman | Read Time: 4 minutes | Work Injury

Can Non-Subscriber Employers Use the Contributory Negligence Defense in Texas

Employees 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”...

Aug 17, 2023 | By Michael Zimmerman | Read Time: 2 minutes | Work Injury

What Is the Average Payout for a Work Injury If My Employer Is a Non-Subscriber?

If 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...

Aug 11, 2023 | By Michael Zimmerman | Read Time: 4 minutes | Work Injury

Impairment Ratings in Texas Workers’ Compensation Claims

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...

Jul 10, 2023 | By Michael Zimmerman | Read Time: 2 minutes | Work Injury

Home Depot Employees and Work Injuries In Texas

Working 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...

Jul 4, 2023 | By Michael Zimmerman | Read Time: 3 minutes | Work Injury

Costco Employees and Work Injuries in Texas

As 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,...

Mar 1, 2023 | By Michael Zimmerman | Read Time: 3 minutes | Work Injury

What Are Common Types of Forklift Accidents That Occur in Texas?

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....

Mar 1, 2023 | By Michael Zimmerman | Read Time: 4 minutes | Work Injury

Lowe’s Employees and Work Injuries in Texas

Does 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...

Feb 24, 2023 | By Michael Zimmerman | Read Time: 2 minutes | Work Injury

What You Need to Know About Oil Truck Accidents in Texas

Any 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...

Jan 20, 2023 | By Michael Zimmerman | Read Time: 2 minutes | Work Injury

Target Employees and Work Injuries In Texas

If 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’...

Jan 13, 2023 | By Michael Zimmerman | Read Time: 2 minutes | Work Injury

Understanding Your Rights If Your Employer is a Non-Subscriber To Workers’ Compensation

Most 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...