You return to your job after a workplace injury with medical clearance and specific restrictions. Then, during your shift, a movement, impact, or assigned task causes new damage to the same body part or a closely related one. That moment is not discomfort or delayed healing. It is a reinjury. When someone becomes re-injured after returning to work, Texas...
Seguir leyendoYou may wake up every morning with pain in your hands, wrists, shoulders, or back, and wonder how long your body can keep up with your job. The pain may have started small and grown worse over time. Perhaps your employer claims that nothing “accident-related” happened, so they are not responsible. When repetitive work injuries start to interfere with...
Seguir leyendoSi ha sufrido un accidente laboral, debe tomar medidas específicas para proteger sus derechos y asegurarse de recibir una indemnización justa por sus pérdidas. Siga leyendo para conocer los pasos adecuados que debe dar tras un accidente laboral. La mejor manera de proteger sus derechos es contar con la ayuda de un abogado con experiencia. ...
Seguir leyendoIf you were hurt on the job in Texas, you might be wondering what steps to take next. You’re probably in pain, unable to work, and worried about how you’ll pay your bills. That’s a hard place to be, and you’re not alone. At The Zimmerman Law Firm, P.C., we help injured workers across central Texas understand their rights...
Seguir leyendoIf you were hurt at work in Texas, you’re probably wondering what your employer’s workers’ comp policy covers and what it doesn’t. Medical bills? Time off work? Ongoing therapy? The answers aren’t always clear. At The Zimmerman Law Firm, P.C., we help injured workers across central Texas, including Waco, Temple, Killeen, Round Rock, and Austin, get the answers they...
Seguir leyendoDesde la construcción pesada hasta las oficinas, los lugares de trabajo no son inmunes a las lesiones. Las lesiones pueden producirse en cualquier puesto de trabajo y afectar a los empleados de muchas maneras. Es importante conocer algunas de las lesiones más comunes en el lugar de trabajo, ya que eso también puede ayudar a prevenir futuros incidentes. En este artículo se explican los tipos más comunes de lesiones en el lugar de trabajo, como resbalones y caídas...
Seguir leyendoSi es usted víctima de una lesión laboral y su empresario no está suscrito, se preguntará: ¿Cuánto vale mi lesión laboral? Los pagos a menudo van desde unos pocos miles de dólares a varios millones, dependiendo de las circunstancias y el grado de negligencia del empleador. Sin embargo, la determinación de Texas no suscriptor promedio de pago de accidentes de trabajo puede ser un reto. Dado que los empleadores no suscriptores son...
Seguir leyendoGetting hurt on the job can turn your world upside down. You may be facing medical bills, lost wages, and questions about your legal options. In Texas, many workers wonder: Should I file a workers’ compensation claim or a personal injury lawsuit? Understanding the differences between these two options is essential to protect your rights and secure the best...
Seguir leyendoSo, do I get paid if injured at work? If you are injured on the job while employed in the state of Texas, you may be eligible to file a workers’ compensation claim to cover the expenses associated with your injury. Not all Texas employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance, and it is important to understand your...
Seguir leyendoHome Depot employees face unique workplace risks due to the nature of their jobs. From lifting heavy items to working around machinery, injuries can occur unexpectedly. Knowing how to handle a Home Depot workers’ compensation claim is essential to protecting your rights and obtaining necessary benefits. This post will walk you through the key steps and considerations for filing a...
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