Posted & Reviewed by Joshua Lee - Jan 31st 2025
Texas Home Depot workers have specific rights and benefits they need to know as well as a general overview of workers compensation claims in the state. In fact, suffering an on-the-job injury at Home Depot can be very painful on a physical, emotional and financial level. In reaching the end conclusion of a claim, a great deal of care must be taken in documenting and following company policy. This is why getting professional legal advice is essential as it offers the assistance in getting back on track in the compensation of the damages that one rightly deserves, whilst one focuses on getting back on track with health and well-being.
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No. Home Depot does not provide traditional workers’ compensation insurance in Texas. Instead, the company is a non-subscriber to the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act. This means that although Home Depot has a workplace injury benefit plan, different rules and protections do not apply compared to traditional workers’ compensation policies. Aside from this plan, employees may be entitled to benefits, but injured employees can take legal action against Home Depot if they are denied or if they are insufficient.
Non-subscriber employers—such as Home Depot—are still required by law to provide some form of injury coverage, according to the Texas Department of Insurance. Yet, it can be quite complex to navigate without seasoned legal representation.
Subscribers’ policies have so many limitations that injured workers end up getting inadequate compensation. There may also be limitations on how much can be collected for lost wages and medical expenses. Moreover, these procedures may include provisions limiting or preventing legal claims. So, it is, to say the least, crucial that you retain a Texas law firm experienced in representing non-subscribers to receive a fair shake.
You might wonder how to get compensation from Home Depot if you suffered an injury due to an accident. In Texas, Home Depot is not required to carry workers’ compensation; in other words, Home Depot does not subscribe to Texas’s workers’ compensation program. Instead, Home Depot workers’ compensation is replaced by a non-subscriber policy.
There are numerous Home Depot retail stores and distribution centers throughout Texas. Some cities have multiple locations or have retail stores and a distribution center.
If you were recently injured and need legal representation, we have you covered. Fill out the free and confidential form below and one of our team members will reach out to hear more about the details of what happened. Contact our skilled lawyers if you have an injury due to an accident at any of these Texas locations. We are here to advocate for your rights.
Here is a list of Home Depot locations in Houston where employees may seek assistance or report workplace injuries:
Injured employees in these places should immediately report incidents to the supervisors and seek legal advice for being compensated accordingly. This will also help one meet Home Depot’s internal requirements and strengthen the documentation of your claim, which is very important if one has to go to court.
Lastly, employees can also visit their store’s HR departments to understand better how to handle injury-on-the-job situations and the benefits available from the company. The HR representatives give insight into the claim process, approved medical providers, and what will be expected during the claims reviews. They can also let one know about the timelines necessary for reporting injuries, requirements for any medical documentation, and follow-up steps that must occur to comply with internal policies and procedures at Home Depot. Access to this information early on helps employees avoid common pitfalls and ensures protocols are followed.
Non-subscriber policies differ somewhat from what Texas’s workers’ compensation program offers. Typically, you may be offered less compensation through a non-subscriber policy than you would through the traditional workers’ compensation program. If you suffer a work-related injury in which no other party was at fault, you will be at a disadvantage compared to those who work for a subscriber company.
However, unlike subscriber employers, non-subscribers like Home Depot are not immune from personal injury lawsuits filed by their employees. That means that if Home Depot or one of its employees caused your injuries, you can sue the company for negligence and potentially recover more than you would have if they were a subscriber.
Employees of Home Depot who suffer injuries while performing job-related duties are generally eligible for benefits under the company’s injury benefit plan. However, eligibility depends on the nature of the injury and compliance with specific reporting requirements.
To qualify, employees usually need to:
One could be held ineligible if the accident has been caused by an employee’s misbehavior, carelessness in following safety procedures, or intoxication. To elaborate, if a claim arises for an injury sustained in failure to wear required protective equipment at work, one could experience difficulty in claiming compensatory benefits. In cases of specific exceptions, claims relating to repeated trauma injury or contracting any illness due to repeated exposure under hazardous conditions will be similarly problematic to get proved as a work cause.
If Home Depot denies your claim, or you feel that your injury was due to negligence, a professional attorney can determine if you qualify for more compensation. Legal assistance is especially crucial in cases where Home Depot’s benefit plan fails to cover long-term medical care or lost income adequately.
Please keep in mind that Home Depot has workers’ compensation insurance in all states except Texas and South Dakota.
Typical injuries that may occur due to an accident at Home Depot might include:
If you are suffering from an injury, contact our attorneys for further assistance. We can help you get the compensation you need.
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While specific injury data is not available for Home Depot, workplace injury statistics throughout the retail industry indicate great risk to employees. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), common injuries in retail include:
Workers at Home Depot are exposed to these hazards daily, most especially in Houston’s busy retail. Large warehouse settings may further put the workers in danger due to falling items, forklift incidents, or poor conditions of equipment. While proactive safety and adherence to OSHA guidelines might prevent some of that, accidents still do occur.
Similar-industry data show that workers in home improvement and retail are at a high risk for repetitive strain injuries in jobs that involve stocking shelves, loading trucks, or long periods of standing. In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, one of the highest rates of injuries of any industry still concerned retail workers in 2021.
Reasons for an accident and resulting injuries at Home Depot can vary. These may involve:
You should reach out to an experienced lawyer if you have suffered injuries on the job at a Home Depot in Texas.
While Home Depot workers’ compensation is not in place in Texas in the typical sense, you have several options. Home Depot, in addition to some other non-subscriber companies, has insurance plans for its employees that suffer work-related injuries. Our attorneys can help you fight to receive your benefits under Home Depot’s policy after your injury. That way, you can focus on your recovery. If your injury was due to negligent actions by your employer or another employee, we can assist you in filing a lawsuit for damages.
Damages in a lawsuit for negligence could include economic and non-economic damages, such as:
Consider reaching out to our attorneys for assistance in determining whether you may be able to file a lawsuit.
Our knowledgeable lawyers can help you claim compensation for your injuries from any Home Depot location in Texas. We can fight for you and help you claim your benefits under Home Depot’s non-subscriber policy. We would be able to file a lawsuit on your behalf if your injury was caused by the negligence of Home Depot or one of its employees.
If you get hurt at work, here is how to file your claim under the Home Depot Injury Benefit Plan:
Our team of seasoned attorneys will help you claim compensation for your injuries at any Home Depot store in Texas. We can file a lawsuit and fight for the benefits that you deserve if your injury was due to negligence by Home Depot.
Under Texas law, the time limit to file a claim is determined by both the terms of Home Depot’s plan that provides benefits for workplace injuries and Texas’ statute of limitations with respect to general tort liability for personal injuries.
Delays in reporting and filing can greatly reduce your capacity to recover compensation. Failure to report your injury in a timely manner could result in an absolute denial of benefits under Home Depot’s plan. Similarly, failing to file legal claims within the two-year statute of limitations could extinguish your right to seek compensation via the courts.
If you are suffering due to an accident at Home Depot, contact our lawyers at Armstrong Lee & Baker LLP. Our attorneys are problem-solvers who believe in aggressive advocacy for every client. Practice areas at our firm include not only non-subscriber claims but also trucking accidents and oil rig accidents, among many others. Do not hesitate to reach out to us today at 832-402-6637 or contact us online for a free consultation.
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