Walmart Work Injury Claims in North Texas: A Unique Type of Case

Does Walmart Provide Workers’ Compensation in Texas?

In the state of Texas, Walmart has opted out of the traditional workers’ compensation system and operates as a Texas Non-Subscriber. That means if you’re injured while working at Walmart, your case won’t go through the standard workers’ comp system — and you’ll need to understand how non-subscriber claims work to protect your rights.

Were you injured on the job while working at Walmart in North Texas?

If so, don’t delay. Contact the experienced legal team at Sandoval Armstrong, PLLC. We understand the ins and outs of non-subscriber cases and can help move your claim forward efficiently. Waiting too long or relying on Walmart’s internal process can jeopardize your recovery — physically and financially. The longer the delay, the greater the strain on you and your family.

Not a Walmart injury?

Texas has many companies that are non-subscribers. [View a list of Texas Non-Subscriber Employers].

How Do You Know If You’re in a Non-Subscriber Case?

Texas is unique — it’s the only state that allows private employers to opt out of the workers’ comp system. Whether your employer is a large retailer like Walmart or a smaller business, it’s worth finding out if your claim falls under the non-subscriber rules.

Let Sandoval Armstrong, PLLC help you understand your rights and guide you every step of the way. If you’ve been injured while working, you deserve answers — and results.

Not a Walmart case? View list of North Texas Non-Subscribers Companies.

How do I know if I am an injured worker in a Non-Subscriber case?

No matter the size of company or the industry, Texas is the only state where private sector employers can step outside of Workers Compensation system for coverage and elect “Non-Subscriber” status. Read: What Are the Chances that my Employer Is a North Texas Non-Subscriber?

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Common Walmart & Sam’s Club Injuries in North Texas

Walmart is one of the largest employers in the United States, and North Texas is no exception. With hundreds of Walmart and Sam’s Club locations throughout the region — including major distribution centers — thousands of Texans rely on Walmart for steady employment. From store associates and cashiers to warehouse staff and truck drivers, the company fills a wide range of job positions.

While each role has its own responsibilities, many share common physical demands — including long hours on your feet, lifting heavy items, and operating machinery. Unfortunately, these conditions can lead to a wide variety of work-related injuries.

At Sandoval Armstrong, PLLC, we regularly represent workers injured in North Texas Walmart or Sam’s Club facilities. Some of the most common injuries include:

Repetitive motion injuries from constant use of the hands, arms, or back
Muscle strains and sprains from lifting heavy boxes, crates, or inventory
Injuries from falling objects such as merchandise falling from shelves
Warehouse and inventory injuries from operating forklifts or pallet jacks
Slip and falls in stockrooms, breakrooms, or customer areas
Truck driver injuries, including those caused by long hours on the road or loading/unloading cargo

If you were hurt while working at Walmart or Sam’s Club in North Texas, your case may fall under Texas Non-Subscriber law, since Walmart does not carry traditional workers’ compensation insurance in Texas.

Let our team help you understand your rights and fight for the compensation you deserve. Don’t wait—your health and financial stability depend on it.

Some of the most common workplace injuries as a Wal-Mart and Sam’s employee are:

Ankle injury

Ankles are often injured when the bone is twisted too far to one side or the other. Common causes of workplace ankle injuries are overextension, twisting, jumping, and contact with hard surfaces.

Back injury

Most workplace back injuries are the result of overextension or twisting of the spine from heavy lifting, pulling, pushing, or poor posture while sitting for prolonged periods. Severe and potentially permanent injuries can come from falls from high places at work or even work-related car accidents.

Bursitis

Bursitis is a repetitive stress injury which is among one of the most reported injuries in the workplace. It is caused by placing repetitive and constant pressure on joints which as a consequence impacts the soft tissue and the protective fluids found in your joints.

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome simply means that there is a compression of the median nerve in the hand. The roof of this tunnel is a structure called the transverse carpal ligament. Besides the median nerve, there are tendons which flex the fingers and thumb which run through the canal.

Knee Injuries

Traumatic brain injuries can be caused by any kind of head trauma. This includes things like falling objects, falls where you strike your head, or something as simple as bumping your head on a bar or a low ceiling when standing up. The effects of a concussion can take months to show, and aren’t always immediate. If you hit your head while on the job, make sure you fill out an accident report and pay attention to any signs of dizziness, disorientation, dry mouth or nausea. These along with memory loss, clouded thinking, and irritability can all be signs of a concussion. There isn’t really a cure for concussions, as the brain will eventually heal over time. The best thing you can do is rest and try to avoid overstimulating your brain. This means cutting back on television and anything with a screen, as the light might cause headaches, as well as cutting back on any sports or physical activities.

Neck injury

Neck injuries at the workplace are often the result of sudden trauma or cumulative stress, involving strained muscles, compressed nerves, or even worn joints. Neck pain can extend to the shoulders and back area, as well as cause headaches. Common causes of workplace neck injuries include: Slip and falls.

Shoulder Injury

Shoulder injuries mostly occur when improperly lifting or overexerting your upper body when lifting. A rotator cuff tear specifically is when the tendons surrounding the shoulder joint are torn. This can lead to shoulder pain, weakness, and a limited range of motion in your shoulder. Rotator cuff tears are primarily caused by repeated motions wearing down or putting excess stress on the tendon. Lifting heavy objects or pulling and pushing heavy equipment can commonly cause rotator cuff injuries. It is important to not overexert yourself and rest if you feel your body getting tired. Also, don’t be ashamed to ask for help lifting something if it is too heavy. Rotator cuff injuries are commonly treated with rest, medications, physical therapy, corticosteroid injections, and in some cases surgery.

Slip and fall

Occupational diseases

An occupational disease is a disease or disorder that is caused by the work or working conditions. This means that the disease must have developed due to exposures in the workplace and that the correlation between the exposures and the disease is well known in medical research.

Asthma

If your asthma symptoms are due to exposure to chemicals or allergens in your workplace, you may be legally entitled to file an occupational asthma compensation claim.

Loss of limbs

The loss of a limb, eyes or finger can leave you with medical bills, short term hardships and long term disability. If an accident at work has caused you to lose a body part, you’re entitled to workers compensation or non-subscriber policy benefits.

Types of Compensation You Might Expect

A Walmart workers’ comp claim can result in payment for all your accident-related medical expenses. You can also receive benefits to cover lost wages while you’re temporarily or permanently out of work. You’ll get these benefits every few weeks for as long as the policy permits. Non-subscriber policies often do not offer permanent disability or death benefits to injured workers. However, you might be eligible for these benefits through a personal injury claim.

Non-Subscriber Work Injuries: Walmart – Attorney Hector Sandoval

Learn more about your legal rights and how to file a Walmart workers comp claim by calling North Texas worker’s comp lawyers Hector Sandoval or Warren Armstrong. Please call now for a free consultation at (214) 214-3777.