In today's business world, companies are relying on temporary workers to perform many tasks. While this usually has few complications, problems can arise should that employee be injured on the job. Since they are not an actual employee of the company for which they are working at the time of the injury, it can be difficult to ascertain which employer will be responsible for compensating the employee for their injuries. If you are a temp worker who has been injured in this type of situation, turn to Employment Injury Lawyer Hector Sandoval of the Sandoval Law Firm for assistance. Texas ... Continue Reading
Third Party Liability Workplace Injury Recap
The general rule here in Texas is that when a worker is injured during the course and scope of their job by a foreseeable risk of that job, he or she becomes eligible for workers compensation benefits. Those benefits are the employee's sole and exclusive remedy. Employees are not permitted to file personal injury lawsuits against their own employer. Workers' compensation benefits typically consist of payment of the following: Fair and reasonable medical bills in connection with the accident. Temporary total disability (TTD) benefits while the worker is recovering from his or her ... Continue Reading
Commercial Construction Site Injury Caused by Negligence
The leading types of accidents that can occur on construction sites A large commercial construction site is full of activity with tradesmen from many different companies all trying to get their jobs finished. They're also dangerous places. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, here are four of the leading types of accidents that can occur on these sites: Falls from heights. Being hit by falling objects. Electrocution. Getting caught between two objects. Third Party Liability There are times when construction workers might be injured as a result ... Continue Reading
Are Employers Liable in a Texas Car Accident?
Filing a personal injury claim following an auto accident can be a complicated issue in many instances And, determining which party is financially responsible is chief among the questions for the injured parties. Accident victims who attempt representing themselves in an accident injury claim could potentially not realize the value of their claim when an opposing driver is at fault for a collision because there could be other negligent parties as well, including employers in certain situations. The material facts of a case can greatly impact the final outcome when financial damages are paid, ... Continue Reading
Infographic – Free Guide – Non-Subscriber Cases
An important question to ask from the very beginning is, whether your employer has workers’ compensation insurance. Your employer, the insurance company and maybe even the insurance doctors may be using the terminology and documents commonly used to file Texas Workers’ Compensation claims but, the truth is, those individuals don’t really have any interest in explaining to you whether your employer is a TEXAS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION SUBCRIBER, a SELF-INSURED EMPLOYER or TEXAS NON-SUBSCRIBER. Call and put Sandoval to work for you! Call and put Sandoval to work for you! ... Continue Reading