Family Dollar and Dollar Tree Workers Compensation FAQs

If you’ve suffered an injury while working for Family Dollar and Dollar Tree in Texas, you are encouraged to seek legal advice

Are you an injured worker in a Family Dollar and Dollar Tree Non-Subscriber case? Read here some of the most frequently asked questions about Family Dollar and Dollar Tree Worker’s Compensation Claims.

Workers’ compensation is a form of insurance that provides medical benefits and wage replacement to employees who are injured or become ill while performing their job duties. It also protects employers from lawsuits related to workplace injuries. Your work injury attorneys at Sandoval Law Firm will be able to answer any additional questions you may have if you were hurt on the job while working for Family Dollar and Dollar Tree. Having said that, let us highlight the most important things injured Family Dollar and Dollar Tree’s employees need to know about their Family Dollar and Dollar Tree workers’ compensation case:

How does Family Dollar and Dollar Tree Workers Comp Work?

Family Dollar and Dollar Tree is a Texas non-subscriber employer. A Family Dollar and Dollar Tree’s workers’ comp claim can result in payment for all your accident-related medical expenses. Family Dollar and Dollar Tree’s employees injured while on the job in Texas can also receive benefits to cover lost wages while they’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.

Is Family Dollar and Dollar Tree Self-Insured for Workers Compensation in Texas?

Many large employers (including Family Dollar and Dollar Tree) do not carry workers’ compensation insurance in Texas. Being self-insured allows these employers much more control over what benefits they will give.

Am I Eligible for Workers’ Compensation Benefits?

In Texas, most employees are covered by workers’ compensation, including those who work for Family Dollar or Dollar Tree. However, there may be exceptions for certain types of workers, such as independent contractors.

How Long do I Have to Wait to Start a Family Dollar and Dollar Tree Workman’s Comp Claim in Texas?

A Workers’ Compensation claim must be made within six months of the date of injury or incident. The sooner you start the claim, the better. In other words, the more you allow your employer to delay the process, the harder it will be on you and your family down the road.

Why Would a Workers Comp Doctor Lie About my Injury while Working at Family Dollar and Dollar Tree?

Workers’ Compensation doctors are really doctors that do a job and get paid by insurance companies. They will only provide treatment, regardless of what they feel is necessary, if the insurance company approves treatment. Some doctors are strictly hired to provide opinions about the necessity of future treatment. They also are paid by the insurance companies. The goal of all insurance companies is to pay as little as possible.

What Happens if you Quit while on Family Dollar and Dollar Tree Workers Comp?

Resignation from employment can be considered a “breach of mutuality” under the workers compensation legislation. Consult with your Texas workers’ compensation lawyer before quitting so you can learn the consequences of that action.

Is There a Limit on Benefits in a Family Dollar and Dollar Tree Workers Comp Case?

A claim against Family Dollar and Dollar Tree 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. According to a typical Family Dollar and Dollar Tree typical plan, the maximum amount for all combined benefits after an injury cannot exceed $300,000 per associate and $1,000,000 per occurrence.

Do I Get Full Pay by Family Dollar and Dollar Tree if Injured at Work and Unable to Work?

You will likely not get 100% of your paid. Under the injury benefit plan, you are likely only entitled to a certain percentage or average of your full salary.

Can you Collect Workers Comp for Life if Suffered Serious Work Injuries?

The workers compensation laws limit a worker’s rights to access workers compensation once they reach the retirement age. Currently, the full benefit age is 66 years and 2 months for people born in 1955, and it will gradually rise to 67 for those born in 1960 or later. (refer to “Retirement Eligibility Requirements“).

What if you Lose a Loved One in a Work Accident?

Wrongful death cases include those where a loved one loses their life in work accident. Every year, more than 5,000 deaths result from on the job accidents. Death of a workers and result from wide range of employer negligence. Read more about Wrongful death in work accidents.

Should I Get a Workers Comp Lawyer if I Got Hurt While Working at Family Dollar and Dollar Tree?

Many workers can benefit greatly from hiring a Texas workers’ compensation lawyer. Learn more about your legal rights and how to file a Family Dollar and Dollar Tree’s workers comp claim by calling Houston worker’s comp lawyer Hector Sandoval. Please call now for a free consultation at (346) 347-7777.