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”...

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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...

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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,...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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’...

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

What to Do If Your Employer Is a Non-Subscriber to Workers’ Compensation in Texas

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...

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Dec 22, 2022 | By Michael Zimmerman | Read Time: 2 minutes | Work Injury

Amazon Employees and Work Injuries in Texas

If 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...

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Dec 14, 2022 | By Michael Zimmerman | Read Time: 5 minutes | Work Injury

11 Signs You Need a Workplace Injury Attorney in Austin, TX

If 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...

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