Unlike many employers, Walmart does not participate in the traditional Texas workers’ compensation system. Instead, Walmart operates as a non-subscriber, which means it has created its own private work injury coverage plan for employees. While this plan may provide some benefits, it does not offer the same protections as standard workers’ compensation.
As a result, employees injured in a Walmart work injury case may not receive fair or adequate benefits through the company’s program. Walmart often designs these plans in ways that limit their financial responsibility and protect the company, not the injured worker.
The key difference with a non-subscriber case is that injured employees may have the right to sue Walmart directly if the company’s negligence caused their injury. This opens the door to seek additional compensation for damages such as medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and future losses.
At Sandoval Armstrong, PLLC, we have years of experience handling Walmart work injury claims in North Texas. We understand how these private plans work and will fight to ensure you are not left at a disadvantage by Walmart’s limited coverage.
