Even if your employer, the insurance company, and the doctors call it workers’ compensation, you may still have the right to file a lawsuit against your employer if their negligence caused your injury. Why? Because your employer could actually be a Texas Non-Subscriber! This means that the company has its own insurance plan (not the typical Texas Workers’ Compensation) that provides benefits and covers employee injuries on the job. These are known as Non-Subscriber Employers.
Many well-known companies in Texas have their own insurance plans to cover workplace injuries. Examples include: Stripes, Wal-Mart, Kroger, Academy, Home Depot, Target, La Michoacana Meat Market, HEB, and many more.
Texas Non-Subscriber lawyer Hector L. Sandoval has represented injured workers from various Texas cities.
Figuring out if you have benefits can be complicated.
Employers are often reluctant to cooperate and help you understand your rights. Therefore, if you are injured on the job, it’s crucial to take the proper steps to ensure that you don’t jeopardize your ability to claim your benefits.