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Tom Thumb Workers’ Compensation Claims in Houston

If your employer does not carry workers’ compensation insurance (meaning they are a non-subscriber), you typically must file a lawsuit to recover a financial award if you are hurt on the job. You can try to take legal action against your employer on your own, but this can be challenging to do on top of your day-to-day obligations. Another option is to hire a skilled workplace accident lawyer to help you litigate your claim.

You can increase your chance of bringing a successful claim by hiring an attorney with extensive knowledge of the Texas workers’ compensation system. Schechter, Shaffer & Harris files Tom Thumb workers’ compensation claims in Houston on behalf of workers who experience job-related injuries at this popular grocery chain. We understand what you are going through and are ready to use our knowledge and skills to your advantage.

Do All Employers Need to Carry Workers’ Compensation Insurance in Houston?

Not all businesses need to carry workers’ compensation insurance coverage in this state. Instead, Texas law allows companies to choose whether they want to opt into the liability protections of the workers’ compensation insurance system. Employers that opt out of workers’ compensation enable their employees to file a personal injury lawsuit to recover compensation for injuries they experience at work.

To recover compensation from a non-subscriber employer, workers at Tom Thumb who suffer a job-related injury need to prove negligence. Houston attorneys have the training to bring Tom Thumb workers’ compensation claims against non-subscribers. They know what evidence they can use to prove the case and what defenses the employer may raise.

Proving Negligence in a Work Injury Claim if the Employer is a Non-Subscriber

To bring a valid workers’ compensation claim against their employers, workers must prove their employer is liable under the state’s negligence laws. Negligence consists of four components: duty of care, breach of duty, causation, and damages.

The duty of care element requires the employee to show that their employer had a responsibility to take reasonable steps or act with care under the situation. For example, the employee can show that Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations require a company like Tom Thumb to provide certain protections for workers who use dangerous tools or machinery. The employee can prove that their employer breached their duty of care by establishing that they did not do something they were supposed to do (or did something they were not supposed to do).

Finally, the worker must prove that their employer’s breach of duty of care caused their subsequent injuries. The employee should support their claim for damages by presenting evidence of their injuries and the financial burden of the accident, such as medical bills and lost wages. Workers’ compensation claims involving Tom Thumb can be complex to navigate without the proper legal guidance from a Houston attorney.

Talk to a Houston Attorney About Tom Thumb Workers’ Comp Claims

Work injuries can disrupt your life, causing you to miss out on income and undergo expensive surgeries. Filing a claim against a non-subscriber employer can be difficult to take on by yourself but an experienced attorney could help you hold your employer accountable for your losses.

Handling Tom Thumb workers’ compensation claims in Houston can be challenging because you need to bring a lawsuit against your employer and prove liability. Our firm helps demystify this process, stand up for your rights in court, and negotiate a fair settlement agreement. Call our team today to set up an appointment with a member of our team.

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