Did you suffer an injury in an Hobby Lobby work accident?
Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., formerly Hobby Lobby Creative Centers, is an American retail company. It owns a chain of arts and crafts stores with a volume of over $5 billion in 2018. There are 986 Hobby Lobby stores in the United States as of December 14, 2022. (Source: Wikipedia)
The state with the most number of Hobby Lobby locations in the US is Texas, with 111 stores, which is about 11% of all Hobby Lobby stores in the US, a store for every 261,225 people. Many of the workers employed by those stores sustain injuries while performing their regular job responsibilities.
If you are a Hobby Lobby worker and have suffered a work-related injury in Texas, reach out for help to a Houston workers compensation lawyer that is experienced in non-subscriber laws to make sure your case moves forward swiftly through the process. Hobby Lobby is a non-subscriber, meaning it does not subscribe to the statewide workers’ compensation program. Instead, it has chosen an option that’s only available in the state of Texas – as a result, your workers’ compensation claim process will be unique from many other employers.
Don’t contribute to the delay you may be already experiencing in your case any further. The more you allow your employer to delay, the harder it will be on you and your family down the road.
How do I know if I am an injured worker in a Non-Subscriber case?
No matter the size of company or the industry, Texas is the only state where private sector employers can step outside of Workers Compensation system for coverage and elect “Non-Subscriber” status. Read: What Are the Chances that my Employer Is a Texas Non-Subscriber?
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Here are some frequently asked questions about Hobby LobbyCompensation Claims:
- What if my Hobby Lobby worker’s compensation claim is denied, Can I still sue my employer for negligence?
- What steps should I take to protect my rights in a Hobby Lobby Work Injury Case?
- What kind of Work Injury Coverage Does Hobby Lobby Have?
- What are Texas Non-Subscribers? Are Hobby Lobby Non-Subscribers?
- What is the likelihood that my employer, Hobby Lobby, is a Texas Non-subscriber?
- How are Workers’ Compensation Claims Different from Hobby Lobby Non-subscriber Claims?
- What Is an employment benefit plan or summary plan description?
- How Much Time do I have to file my Hobby Lobby non-subscriber Claim?
- How soon so I have to report my injury at Hobby Lobby?
- Why Can’t I Get A Response from the Hobby Lobby insurance Claims adjuster?
- In My Hobby LobbyWork Injury Compensation Case, Am I Really “Required” to See the Company Doctors?
- Can I See my Own Doctor?
- How do I know if I can File a Lawsuit against Hobby Lobby?
- Why does my Hobby Lobby worker’s compensation case have to filed in Arbitration?
- Why won’t the adjuster approve an MRI?
- What is an independent medical examination or IME?
- What is an Adverse Benefit Determination?
- How can my injury be pre-existing?
- Will I get fired if I hire a lawyer?
- Can I claim lost wages and recover medical costs in Hobby Lobby work injury case?
- How long will it take to resolve my work injury case?
- Do I pay attorneys fees if my case is lost?
- Do I pay case expenses if my case is lost?
- Does my lawyer need to live in the area where I live or work for Hobby Lobby?
- What are the truths and myths involved in a Hobby Lobby work injury cases?
Read also: Not Your Typical Texas Workers’ Compensation Case
Types of Hobby Lobby work injuries
Hobby Lobby is owned by Christians and incorporates American conservative values and Christian media. As a retail store, Hobby Lobby has different departments such as: apparel, electronics, groceries, pet, pharmacy and toys. During the typical Hobby Lobby shift workers may face several workplace hazards, including:
- Cars and trucks driving through the parking lot negligently and recklessly
- Defects (potholes, loose curbs) and uneven parking lot surfaces while helping customers to their cars or retrieving carts
- Wet floors due to customers tracking in water when it rains, spilled products and produce, or leaking refrigerator units
- Slippery surfaces from recently cleaned floors
- Falling merchandise
- Belligerent customers
No matter the type of injury you suffered or how the work accident happened while working for Hobby Lobby, we can help you.
Some of the most common workplace injuries as a Hobby Lobby employee
Here are some of the most common reported work injuries based on data analyzed from our current and former clients.
- Herniations (Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar)
- Shoulder Injuries (Rotator Cuff Tears)
- Traumatic Brain Injury (Head Trauma, Concussions, long-term effects)
- Knee Injuries (Tendon Tears, Meniscal tears)
- Amputations
- Burns (Heat, Chemical and Electrical)
- Electrical Shock Injury/Electrocution (Death)
- Lung Injuries (Chemical and Dust Exposure)
- Eye Injuries
- Hernias (Inguinal, Lifting Injuries)
- Falls
- Fractured Bones and Torn Tendons
Read also: Most Common Work Injuries
Types of Compensation You Might Expect
A Hobby Lobby’s workers’ comp claim can result in payment for all your accident-related medical expenses. You can also receive benefits to cover lost wages while you’re temporarily or permanently out of work. You’ll get these benefits every few weeks for as long as the policy permits. Non-subscriber policies often do not offer permanent disability or death benefits to injured workers. However, you might be eligible for these benefits through a personal injury claim.
Non-Subscriber Work Injuries: Hobby Lobby – Attorney Hector Sandoval
Learn more about your legal rights and how to file a Hobby Lobby workers comp claim by calling Houston worker’s comp lawyer Hector Sandoval. Please call now for a free consultation at (214) 214-7713.