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...
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 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 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 ReadingIf you are an Amazon employee, getting hurt at work can be highly distressing. Not only does this result in medical bills and lost wages, but healing can be a long process. Feel free to get in touch with our lawyers if you have experienced injuries at Amazon. The workplace injury attorneys at The Zimmerman Law Firm, are ready...
Continue ReadingIf you’ve suffered an injury after a workplace accident, you may be confused about what to do next. You know there are certain steps you should take, but you may not know exactly what they are. So, you might be wondering, do I need an Austin workplace injury attorney? In many cases, the answer is yes. Our work injury...
Continue ReadingIf you are injured in a Texas construction accident, you might wonder what types of construction accident compensation are available to you. Much of this determination will depend on whether your employer subscribes to workers’ compensation insurance and your status as an employee or independent contractor. In this article, the construction accident lawyers at the Zimmerman Law Firm go...
Continue ReadingGetting hurt at work is rough. Having your workers’ comp denied makes it worse. Fortunately, you have opportunities to get informal reconsideration of your claim. If informal reconsideration is unsuccessful, several formal avenues are available, such as arbitration or a contested case hearing within Texas’s Division of Workers’ Compensation. Ultimately, you can seek judicial review when your workers’ comp is...
Continue ReadingIf you work in the construction industry and suffered an injury in a construction site accident in Texas, you might be wondering whether you can file a personal injury claim. To file a personal injury claim, you’ll need to determine the party liable for your accident. If your employer subscribes to workers’ compensation insurance, you must file a workers’...
Continue ReadingTexas is one of the country’s largest oil and natural gas producers. While that means more jobs for Texans, it also means more Texans work in one of the most hazardous industries worldwide. Oil and gas workers face daily dangers despite safety training and strict standards. And they are more likely to be injured or killed in the course...
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