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...
Seguir leyendoAny 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...
Seguir leyendoDependemos de los vehículos comerciales para transportar los bienes que necesitamos para sobrevivir y hacer nuestra vida más agradable. Pero nuestra dependencia de estos grandes camiones tiene un coste, porque los vehículos de este tamaño son peligrosos. Cuando un semirremolque choca, los accidentes suelen ser graves e incluso mortales para los ocupantes de otros vehículos. Los vehículos comerciales son...
Seguir leyendoIf 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’...
Seguir leyendoIn the eyes of the law, passengers in a motor vehicle have the same legal rights to compensation as the driver. In fact, passengers may have more possibilities for recovery since they are rarely at fault for the crash. If you were recently a passenger in a car involved in an accident, you should seek legal advice immediately. You...
Seguir leyendoMost 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...
Seguir leyendoNo existe un promedio exacto de indemnizaciones por accidente de camión, al menos uno que sea útil, porque cada caso posee un conjunto único de hechos y variables. Muchos factores influirán en la cantidad de un acuerdo de accidente de camión, por lo que es difícil calcular un promedio. Dicho esto, muchos accidentes de camiones pueden implicar múltiples acusados, lesiones graves y daños materiales significativos,...
Seguir leyendoHundreds of car accidents happen on Texas roads every day. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, Texas recorded 15,764 serious injury accidents in 2021, with 19,448 people suffering serious injuries. However, not all car accidents result in severe injuries. Some result in only minor injuries. In fact, Texas recorded approximately 239,539 car accident injuries in 2021. If you...
Seguir leyendoLa doctrina legal de la responsabilidad indirecta se utiliza para responsabilizar a un tercero de las lesiones causadas por otra persona. Los casos de responsabilidad indirecta pueden producirse cuando una persona causa un accidente o una lesión en el desempeño de su trabajo. En una demanda típica por lesiones personales, la víctima lesionada presenta una demanda contra la parte culpable que actuó con negligencia y...
Seguir leyendoIf 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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