Q: I injured my lower back at work. To the point I will be needing medical treatment I'm sure. How do I start worker's com?
A: You need to report your specific work injury to your employer. I recommend you do this in writing or text or some why to prove you reported the injury. You need to file a DWC 41 form. You need to find out who the workers' comp carrier is and establish a claim with them. You need to know if it is network or non-network. You might well advised to contact a lawyer to discuss these matters. It's hard to tell you exactly what to do in writing, but these are the beginning steps.
A: Contact a member of the Texas Trial Lawyes Assn in your area that handles workers comp--they give free consultations.
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