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PhatElvis · 11-07-2009, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by rewire

Sucks to live in Texas. Workmnas comp was set up just to stop lawsuits our legislature passed it into law that if you carried workmans comp then employees had to accept what the paid and could not sue.

Yeah it would be nice if it worked that way here but Texas is the litigators playground. It's a bit more complicated than your state and I have probably said too much, I really don't want to give the wrong people ideas.

LawnGuyLandSparky · 11-08-2009, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by rewire

Sucks to live in Texas. Workmnas comp was set up just to stop lawsuits our legislature passed it into law that if you carried workmans comp then employees had to accept what the paid and could not sue.

But not 3rd parties, and definately not in the event the employer knowingly or irrespnsibly engages in reckless behavior or with depravity.

Worker's comp does not absolve an employer from responsibility, although many employers and employees think it does, and take full advantage.

LawnGuyLandSparky · 11-08-2009, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by PhatElvis

Yeah it would be nice if it worked that way here but Texas is the litigators playground. It's a bit more complicated than your state and I have probably said too much, I really don't want to give the wrong people ideas.

Yes... God forbid employees find out you can indeed sue your boss for being a prick. That would probably sink you.

PhatElvis · 11-08-2009, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by LawnGuyLandSparky

Yes... God forbid employees find out you can indeed sue your boss for being a prick. That would probably sink you.

Case in point, some guys would rather sue for anything than actually work at the job they are supposed to be the best in the world at. Frankly I am surprised you freely admit you support suing someone for personal reasons instead of actually having cause, but abusing the systems seems to be what you are all about.

user5941 · 11-08-2009, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by LawnGuyLandSparky

But not 3rd parties, and definately not in the event the employer knowingly or irrespnsibly engages in reckless behavior or with depravity.

Worker's comp does not absolve an employer from responsibility, although many employers and employees think it does, and take full advantage.

yes it does not provide blanket immunity but it does stop the majority of suits.The problem was a company could go bankrupt defending themselves every time someone cut theur finger.