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...
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...
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 ReadingFor many, working in mining provides a rewarding and hands-on experience, unlike many other jobs. However, with that experience comes inherent risk. In 2020, the United States Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Administration reported 29 mining fatalities. Although coal mining accidents and deaths have steadily decreased over the years, any surviving family member can tell you that a...
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 ReadingHiring a lawyer for a Texas workers’ comp injury is one of the most important decisions you can make. Dealing with the insurance company to get your wage benefits and medical bills is pretty confusing and frustrating. But you don’t have to go it alone. If you were seriously injured at work, you need to hire an experienced Texas...
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