Settlements in a Target Work Injury Claim in Houston

When you work for a company like Target that is widely respected, you expect to be safe while you perform the tasks that your employer asks you to complete. But what happens when something goes wrong at work, and you experience a serious injury? Who will pay your medical bills and help you get through the period of uncertainty while you recover, particularly if your injuries prevent you from working to support yourself and your family?

A determined work accident attorney might be able to help you get monetary settlements in a Target work injury claim in Houston.

Can an Injured Worker Pursue a Claim Against Target?

Injured Target workers who work at one of the stores in Houston would not be eligible to collect traditional workers’ compensation benefits. In the state of Texas, Target is a non-subscriber, which means that Target has elected not to subscribe to the state-run workers’ compensation insurance program. As a non-subscriber employer, Target must provide its workers with an alternative method of compensating them for workplace injuries.

However, if those benefits are insufficient to cover the full cost of a worker’s injuries or Target refuses to pay, injured workers have the right to sue Target in a civil lawsuit.

Proving Negligence Against Target

To succeed in the lawsuit against Target, an injured worker must establish that Target was responsible for their injuries. Typically, injured workers argue that the company’s negligence led to their injuries. Unlike with other civil lawsuits, the injured worker does not need to show that Target’s policies or actions were the sole or predominant cause of their injuries. The injured worker only needs to show that Target’s actions somehow contributed to their injuries.

In fact, an injured worker could still pursue a settlement from Target even if their own actions contributed to their injuries because non-subscriber employers cannot use an employee’s contributory negligence as a defense in a lawsuit.

A trusted personal injury lawyer could look for evidence proving that the workplace conditions were unsafe, which caused the worker to experience harm. For example, if the worker suffered a head injury because a heavy item fell from a display shelf, the lawyer could help the injured worker argue that the shelves were not properly organized or stacked.

Types of Damages Available in a Settlement

An injured Target employee could pursue recovery of all their losses resulting from the accident which led to their injuries. They could seek recovery of their past and future medical costs, including surgeries, rehabilitation, ambulance fees, and physical therapy. If their injury interferes with their ability to work, even temporarily, the worker could sue for lost wages and benefits. If their injury has had other impacts on how they live their life, the employee might be able to seek recovery of compensation for their emotional pain and suffering, diminished enjoyment in life, and mental anguish.

An experienced legal team could help a worker assess how the accident has affected the worker in every aspect of their life. The legal team could fight for a reasonable settlement that fairly compensates them for everything the work injury has cost them. If Target is unwilling to offer a just settlement, Schechter, Shaffer & Harris is not afraid to fight in court for what is right.

Work with a Houston Lawyer to Gain a Settlement After a Target Work Accident

Obtaining fair settlements in a Target work injury claim in Houston can be challenging. You need to put your trust into a legal team that has the skills and experience to deliver the results you and your family deserve. The company will try to refrain from paying out a settlement, so work with one of our legal professionals today to begin your recovery.