Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Law
The short answer is, NO! Generally speaking, companies in Texas manage to have little obligation to an injured worker. A person who is injured as a result of an accident that arises from and occurs in the course of his or her employment, or who suffers a disease as a result of his or her... Continue Reading
Yes, if your employer is a Texas Non-Subscriber, you have a right to file a lawsuit against your employer if your injury resulted from failing to provide with a reasonably safe workplace. In other words, we have to prove that your employer’s negligence caused your injury. In a workers’ compensation case, you cannot sue your... Continue Reading
Some examples of Non-Subscriber Employers are: Stripes, Wal-Mart, Kroger, Academy, Home Depot, Target, La Michoacana Meat Market, HEB, and many other well-known companies in Texas. . Just to be very clear, if you work for any of the following companies and you get injured on the job, your claim is not a workers’ compensation claim,... Continue Reading
Some companies are known Texas Non-subscribers. If you work for any of the employers, your case is operating outside of Workers’ Compensation. Once you’ve confirmed the type of coverage that your employer has, you can move on to choosing a lawyer that is the right fit for you, whether that’s a Workers’ Comp lawyer or,... Continue Reading
In Texas, non-subscriber employers cannot argue that an injured employee was guilty of contributory negligence as a defense in a workplace injury case because Texas follows a modified comparative negligence system, specifically a “51% bar rule.” Under this legal framework: 1. Pure Contributory Negligence Barred: Texas does not apply pure contributory negligence, which would bar... Continue Reading
In Texas, non-subscriber employers generally cannot argue that an employee assumed the risk of injury or death as a valid defense in a workplace injury or wrongful death lawsuit. This limitation is due to the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act and specific legal principles applied in non-subscriber cases. Here’s why non-subscriber employers are typically unable to... Continue Reading
In Texas, non-subscriber employers typically cannot argue that an employee assumed the risk of injury or death as a valid defense in a workplace injury or wrongful death lawsuit. This limitation is primarily due to legal principles and case law that have shaped the landscape of employer liability in Texas non-subscriber cases. Here are the... Continue Reading
To report your work injury case with Walmart in Texas, follow these important steps: Seek Immediate Medical Attention: If you’ve been injured at work, your health is the top priority. Ensure you receive prompt medical attention to assess and address your injuries. This can involve visiting an on-site medical facility if available or seeking medical... Continue Reading
In Texas, the benefits you receive in your Walmart worker’s compensation case can vary depending on the specifics of your situation. However, here are some of the key benefits that you may be entitled to: Medical Benefits: If you suffer a work-related injury or illness, your employer’s worker’s compensation insurance should cover the cost of... Continue Reading
