Does a Non-Subscriber Injury Case Have a Chance of Winning?

If you have been injured at work, you realize how devastating this can be, especially if your employer has not subscribed to workers compensation insurance. With this type of insurance, filing a claim is straightforward. However, when it comes to a non-subscriber injury, you have to jump through some extra hoops. You’ll have to prove that your employer was being negligent and that contributed to your accident. That being said, you absolutely have a chance of winning a non-subscriber injury case. 
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Non-subscriber compensation

Because the employer has opted out of workers compensation insurance, arbitration is often used to determine how much the injured employee is entitled to. There is no cap on the types or amount of compensation when it comes to non-subscriber work-related accidents. You can recover damages for mental anguish, lost wages, hospital bills, as well as other grievances. 
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Many companies don’t subscribe to workers comp

Texas is the only state that allows employers the right to choose whether or not to subscribe to workers comp insurance. Many of the largest companies in Texas take advantage of this opportunity including Home Depot, Target, and Wal-Mart. 
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Common workplace injuries

Accidents can happen no matter how careful an employee is being. Some common work injuries are:

• Slips
• Falls
• Car crashes
• Overexertion

These accidents can often be prevented with proper training and warning signs. When proper training hasn’t been received and warning signs aren’t visible, this can be construed as negligence on behalf of the employer.
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Have you been injured on the job?

You may not want to go against your employer for fear of losing your job, but most of the time in these cases, the only way to get fair compensation is through legal action. Your boss may seem nice. However, they are also going to do what’s best for them and their company as a whole. 

If you have been hurt at work and are unsure if you have a case, please contact our personal injury attorneys at Stockard, Johnston, Brown & Netardus, P.C. We can determine if your employer has subscribed to workers comp insurance and can advise you on the best steps to take during this complicated time.