McLane Food Service Group Workers Compensation Claims

Work Injuries to McLane Food Service Group Workers

While all Texas industries have nonsubscribers, you might find it surprising that the largest percentage of employees working for a nonsubscriber exist in the fast-food industry. McLane Food Service Group is one of the very large chain with more than 25 franchisers and 800 locations who do not subscribe to worker’s compensation. They are a Texas Nonsubscriber. A Texas non-subscriber personal injury case is not your typical workers’ compensation case.

Warehouse injuries remain one of the most commonly listed reasons for an employee seeking workers’ compensation benefits, so you should consult with a workers’ comp attorney before you file a workers’ comp claim against McLane Food Service Group.

We have successfully handled several cases against the biggest nonsubscriber companies. This includes McLane Food Service Group, H-E-B, Kroger, Home Depot and Walmart.

How do I know if I am an injured worker in a Non-Subscriber case?

According to the Texas Department of Insurance, nearly 44% of Texas employers do not subscribe to workers’ compensation.

Primary reasons why large non-subscriber employers say they do not purchase workers’ compensation coverage:

• Workers’ compensation insurance premiums were too high
• The employer felt the company could do a better job than the texas workers’ compensation system at ensuring that employees injured on the job receive appropriate benefits (medical and wage loss)
• Employers are not required to have workers’ compensation insurance by law
• Medical costs in the workers’ compensation system were too high

Read also: Not Your Typical Texas Workers’ Compensation Case

For employers that provide workers’ compensation insurance coverage, Texas law limits the employer’s liability for work-related injuries of employees. Non-subscribers are not given these legal protections. This means that if an injured employee files suit and is able to prove that the injury was due to the employer’s negligence, the non-subscriber could be subject to high damage awards, including punitive damages and damages for pain and suffering. The employer might also be required to pay defense-related legal expenses, such as attorneys’ fees.

Non-subscribers also lose certain common-law defenses, including:

• The injured employee’s negligence caused the injury;
• the negligence of fellow employees caused the injury; or
• the injured employee knew of the danger and voluntarily accepted it.

Read also: How is a NON-SUBSCRIBER Work Injury Different from a Texas Worker’s Compensation?

State Workers’ Compensation Laws

Each state has a workers’ compensation benefits system setup to protect injured employees. Texas is one of only two states not requiring companies to subscribe to state-regulated workers’ compensation insurance. But just because employers are workers’ compensation nonsubscribers in Texas does not mean employees lose their rights under the law.

Many Houston work injury attorneys simply do not understand the differences between traditional workers’ comp and nonsubscriber claims. To learn whether you could benefit from these State laws, please call us now for a free consultation at (346) 347-7777.

Hurt on the Job while working your shift at McLane Food Service Group?

McLane Food Service Group hires employees to work in many different roles, which include.

• Cooks
• Cashiers
• Cleaning personnel
• Storage worker

Job duties can expose McLane Food Service Group employees to workplace accidents causing severe injuries, some of which are:

• Fry cooks can suffer serious burns on their faces and necks from splattered grease
• Cleaning personnel can slip and fall while cleaning the restrooms
• Fractured legs and ankles, or back sprains by storage workers
• Torn shoulders and back herniations from lifting cooking supplies

Read also: Most Common Work Injuries

If you are employed by a McLane Warehouse and have been hurt at work, call Sandoval Law Firm. We understand the specific requirements injured workers must meet in order to establish a Texas work injury case and we can handle your claim for you. Injured workers have a right to file a lawsuit for medical expenses, lost wages, physical pain and mental suffering and disfigurement.

Types of Compensation You Might Expect

Injured at Work? How much could you be entitled to? It’s important to know that to maximize your payout during a McLane Food Service Group’s claim in Texas, it’s recommended to prioritize your personal health first. Then, with the help of a work injury attorney, follow all the rules McLane Food Service Group has in place for filing your claim with its insurance company.

A claim against McLane Food Service Group 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.

Non-Subscriber Work Injuries: For McLane Food Service Group workers – Attorney Hector Sandoval

For McLane Food Service Group workers, or anyone else working for a non-subscriber to TX worker’s comp, who suffer a serious injury on the job, it can be a challenge to know where to turn for help. Workers’ comp involves detailed processes, so an attorney can have a positive impact on your claim. Please call now for a free consultation at (346) 347-7777.