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The courts doctor gave an 18% ime rating an the ic doctor gave a 0% but the court doctor made an error with my date so that throws things in the air an I dont should I just go to trial or take there offer an they want Ptsd of the table?
answered on Oct 5, 2017
If you went to see a designated doctor appointed by the Department of Insurance, then you need to request a Letter of Clarification to get the "mistake" corrected. I'm not sure which doctor's gave you what rating. The RME doctor is the Insurance Company's selected doctor... View More 
Employer pays half and I pay half
answered on Oct 4, 2017
I'm assuming you are referring to your private healthcare coverage and not your workers' compensation. Your employer is not legally required to provide you with any healthcare coverage. Essentially, this is a fringe benefit. For example, your employer could say we will provide you with a... View More
Been out of work for 2 wks. Will require at least 1 more surgery &10 wks off. How can I get more compensation to survive till that I get to go back to work
answered on Sep 27, 2017
If you receive a lump sum that constitutes a final settlement of all income benefits. Also, income benefits are only due 401 weeks from the date of injury. Bottom line is you can't get any more money from wc carrier. You do have lifetime medical.
answered on Sep 18, 2017
There are many different reasons that a shoulder surgery may denied. Your best bet is to contact a workers compensation attorney to discuss the matter. We will need specific facts. I will be in jury trial all this week. My secretary will be here. She is pretty familiar with the rules. It looks like... View More
I am still on as salary with full benefits. My hand injury will likely cause long term damage including carpel tunnel and limited hand movement. Hand was rolled over by 2,300 pounds and oddly enough my boss is the one who told me to put my hand there.
answered on Sep 11, 2017
I you are not working and your employer has not offered you any restrictive duty, then you might not want to quit your job. On the other hand, if you are working on restrictions and you move away, then you likely would not be entitled to receive workers' comp income benefits (TIBs). The reason... View More
When I got hurt my job sent me to care now went there for 8 months I couldn't get anything approve. I changed to the new doctor, he don't even examine me just shakes my hand. My knee is in horrible shape and he said he is done with restrictions. But I made he give me something but they... View More
answered on Jul 20, 2017
You have the right to change TD only one time under the facts presented. You can get an additional change if you get your doctor to state he is unwilling to offer you additional treatment. Otherwise you will have to fall within a specific exception which is quite difficult. You should contact a... View More
answered on Jun 23, 2017
I'm not a Louisiana licensed lawyer, so you will need to consult with a lawyer licensed by the Louisiana bar to see if they would have concurrent jurisdiction over your claim. If you were hired or recruited in Texas then Texas will have jurisdiction. You can file your claim in Texas, and you... View More
answered on Jun 22, 2017
You have the legal right to seek reasonable and necessary medical treatment for your work related injuries. You should return to your treating doctor. If there is a new network, you may have to change to an in-network doctor. Check with your adjuster to find out who your treating doctor is on the... View More
Texas claimant (Texas resident, Texas employer), treated in Alabama for injury.
answered on Jun 20, 2017
If the claim is a Texas Claim, I believe the answer would be yes.
My employer (who uses Liberty Mutual for coverage) is saying that chronic and wear/tear injuries are denied by liberty mutual automatically and that you have to go on disability. Are you able to acquire benefits for an injury that was sustained over time and on the job?
answered on Jun 13, 2017
Yes. Repetitive trauma injuries are specifically accepted under workers' compensation. You have to prove that your husband actually engaged in a repetitious activity that was physically traumatic. You need to discuss the matter with an experienced workers' compensation attorney to go over... View More
If you were to see a doctor before or after reporting an injury could it negatively impact you're case for benefits. Do the WC insurance companies even have access to your medical records?
answered on Jun 13, 2017
You can always see a doctor of your own choice. You are a free person to do as you choose. The difference is, is that the workers' compensation Carrier will not be liable to pay for the office visit if it is not within their network. If it is out of network, they may still be liable. You need... View More
I was searching for a new job found one they told me to place my two week in, which I did then come the day I start they run my driving record and tell me they can't cover me no job. Am I able to get legal compensation?
answered on May 12, 2017
Texas is an employment at will State. I don't feel you would have any legal recourse. You would need to consult with a labor and employment law attorney. Workers' comp deals with on the job injuries
company benefits Health, Vision, Dental, Short/Long Term Dis
answered on May 10, 2017
Most likely yes. Your employer has no obligation to continue paying for your private health insurance when you are not working. If there is a policy manual or something like that where they agreed to. But I doubt it. Ask for COBRA.
Urgent care PA diagnosed me with carpel tunnel syndrome, referred me to a hand surgeon. Since this would have been caused by work, I should get WC and the doctor won't see me till I arrange the WC. I've left three messages and HR won't call me back. I love my job, but it requires... View More
answered on May 9, 2017
There are seveal steps that you need to go through. Your employer has certian rights and responsabilities, but so do you. You need to file a DWC 41. You need to fill out an incident report with your employer. You need to find out who the workers' compensation carrier is for your employer if... View More
answered on May 2, 2017
In the statutes, court decisions, Texas appeals panel decision, rules and regulations. The OIEC for the DWC has a small summary of the appeals panel decisons that may be helpful. However, it's not something you can just learn. Lawyers go to law school for 3 years after completing a 4 year... View More
Can I cash out of my payments for the rest of my life so I can start getting Social Security disability income
answered on May 2, 2017
You can in some situations, but it is usually not a good idea. If you do,you will loose your right to apply for and possibly receive supplemental income benefits. You definitely need to speak to a workers' comp attorney before you would agree to this type of arrangement. You also need to speak... View More
go back to work, my brother will hire me.What do I need to do?
answered on May 2, 2017
You can move out of state but it is more difficult to find and get treatment because they have to comply with Texas rules.
The doctor is stating that I will have to do PT on the knee to see if it alleviate the pain, and then will no longer be able to have Workmans Comp, but with those tears I won't be better with PT, i can't afford a Workmans Comp lawyer to help me, is there a pro bono lawyer that can handle this?
answered on May 2, 2017
You don't have to pay a workers' comp attorney directly. They only get paid out of your benefits if and only if you are entitled to income benefits. With that said, you can call the workers' comp office OIEC to get free assistance.
spine. I have been referred to a spine specialist but have not received an appointment yet. I have severe pain and am being pushed to return to light duty work which would involve auditing medical charts. I cannot walk more than about 500 yards with my walker before it is very painful, and I cannot... View More
answered on May 1, 2017
Your employer and the insurance carrier will go off of what your work restrictions are listed by your doctor. If your doctor says you can do sedentary work and you do not return to work, then your employer will likely fire you and you will not receive any off work benefits from the workers'... View More
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