With well over 30 locations across the state of Texas and a few in Houston alone, Costco has established itself as a definitive presence statewide. The company employs hundreds of thousands of workers throughout the world to perform a wide variety of different tasks. With so many different workers, it is inevitable that workplace injuries occur in Costco locations.
If you experienced a workplace injury, you deserve to be compensated for your losses. Unfortunately, obtaining settlements in a Costco work injury claim in Houston is not always easy. A knowledgeable legal team could use their best efforts to guide you through the legal process.
A lot of people need to perform a wide range of jobs to keep Costco running smoothly. Many people work up front as cashiers, bakers, deli assistants, foodservice assistants, or membership assistants. A great number of people also work behind the scenes as merchandise stockers, warehouse workers, delivery drivers, receiving clerks, forklift drivers, power equipment operators, and custodians.
Many of these jobs require heavy lifting and physically demanding work. Some of them require workers to perform the same tasks repeatedly throughout each day, which could expose them to a risk of developing a repetitive use injury. The most common types of injuries experienced by Costco workers are:
Serious physical injuries can result in costly medical bills and forced time away from work. A determined personal injury lawyer could fight for fair compensation for all losses.
Unlike other states, Texas allows private employers to opt out of the statewide workers’ compensation insurance system. Some private employers, like Costco, choose to be non-subscribers. As non-subscribers, these employers must still provide their employees with a plan in the event they experience workplace injuries. However, if their employer does not provide them with adequate compensation after a workplace accident, an injured Costco worker has the option to sue their employer for damages.
To succeed in a lawsuit or settlement against Costco in Houston, the injured worker must prove their employer was somehow negligent. Unlike with other civil claims where an injured party must establish that the at-fault party caused their accident, the injured worker in a non-subscriber suit only needs to show that Costco somehow contributed to their accident, even if it was not the sole cause of the injuries.
A knowledgeable attorney could investigate the accident to search for proof of Costco’s negligence. They could then use that proof to fight for a settlement that covers all of the injured worker’s losses.
After experiencing an injury at work, you need to work with a lawyer who knows how to get you the relief you need. Pursuing fair settlements in a Costco work injury claim in Houston requires the assistance of a seasoned legal team who understands the law, and has the experience and practical skills necessary to build a strong claim. Fight for a fair settlement by scheduling a free consultation with us today.
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