I was injured at work and my company through Medcor sent me to a doctor. The Medcor doctor ordered MRI'S on my back for this coming Wednesday and a pain doctor on this coming Friday. Now my boss says that the company has to ok the tests. Is that true? First my boss would not make accomodations... View More 
answered on Jan 15, 2023
Your employer has no say over what care your doctor provides or prescribes for you.
Your employer’s workers compensation carrier will disregard its wishes in this regard
They take my insurance in February and they fired me March and also I thing they.broke the rules and they have alot favoritism I work for 20 uears6
answered on Jan 10, 2023
It is difficult to understand your question, but if you have been discriminated against in some way you may have a claim. I would need to learn more.
I work for a school district and fell on campus. Over time my injury was getting worse, even though I sought treatment that day and months after. TASB had a peer review done that agreed my injury was likely caused by a fall and that surgery was recommended. After working with my dr to remedy the... View More
answered on Jan 3, 2023
The adjuster on your file does not have medical training so whether the surgery is reasonable and necessary is subcontracted out to medical specialist that determine whether the requested procedure meets ODG guidelines. If the LHL-009 (Request for IRO) is not successful, then I would recommend you... View More
I am hiring a subcontractor - They do not have workers comp. Can I have them sign a release of liability?
answered on Jan 2, 2023
Yes, the TWCC has a specific form especially designed for this purpose.
answered on Nov 2, 2022
I am not aware of any 8 hour time frame. Usually, the further out the test is taken the more likely it is that you would be intoxicated. The drugs/alcohol will leave the system with time.
Got injured at work a few years ago and workmans said everything was approved I'd go to physical therapy/ pain management doc and they always said they hadn't received anything but yet had my name. The exception was the regular doctor that could only apologize say they had no idea what... View More
answered on Oct 20, 2022
You can’t sue.
But you can receive medical treatment for your work-related injury from any health care provider who accepts worker’s compensation cases.
Your health care provider will likely need your TWC case number for your workers compensation claim to bill the correct party.
I injured my right knee during a slip and fall at work. The injuries are a complete tear of the ACL, partial tear of the MCL and buckling of the PCL. I have arthritis in me knee and the only surgery that me doctor will do is a complete knee replacement. The Worker’s Comp insurance carrier said... View More
answered on Sep 15, 2022
It is very difficult to prove a total keen replacement is due to your work related injury. You will need an expert medical opinion to state all the conditions for which you need the total knee replacement are a result of the work injury within a reasonable medical probability. If you prove this,... View More
I was hurt on the job
answered on Aug 27, 2022
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. At this point, you could reach out to workers' comp attorneys to discuss your matter, since your injury took place in the course of employment. An experienced attorney should be able to outline any other causes... View More
Regular dr paperwork had a return to work date. I asked if I had any appointments the office said no. I went to see the workman’s comp Dr and he released me back to work per the notes from the regular Dr. I was back to work for 3 days. Started physical therapy and needed a refill on medication.... View More
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answered on Aug 19, 2022
It is ultimately your decision whether to return to work and what is best for your health. Workers comp may decide not to pay you for the days you missed since their doctor has released you to work. You could also contact the work comp doctor and ask them to reconsider your work status based on the... View More
For the last 13 weeks they put down 20 hours, 33 hours, 30 hours, 40 hours etc. I was actually working a ton of overtime. 60 hours, 60 hours, 58 hours, 48 hours, etc. there was only 1 week that I worked 38 hours and that was because I hurt myself on a Thursday and left early. The head... View More
answered on Jul 6, 2022
If you have a claim filed through the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation, you have the right to challenge the wages your employer has listed at an administrative hearing. The easiest way is for you to get copies of your paycheck stubs to document your actual wages... View More
There were 4 witnesses to the accident, and 3 separate doctors, including a state designated doctor, stated my injury happened at work. The Designated Doctor used ICD10 codes. The original doctor used ICD9. The ALJ stated in his ruling that he didnt know why the doctor changed diagnosis codes and... View More
answered on Mar 1, 2022
You may be able to win your case in district court. The problem is that it is very time consuming and expensive to go into district court. For example, to have a doctor testify on your behalf or to even take the doctor's deposition, you are looking at about 5K. The lawyers fees in district... View More
During the past year, I have been asked to perform multiple duties that higher-level employees perform. I have asked for a promotion and was denied. According to my new manager, I don't do enough to be a team player that deserves a promotion. I have been performing all the extra duties I have... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2022
There is no limit to the number of job duties or responsibilities your employer can assign you. If you are paid by the hour, however, you must receive pay for all the hours you work, and you must receive overtime pay (1.5 times your hourly rate) for all hours worked over 40 per week. If you are... View More
I got ran over by a garbage truck and the person drug test came back positive for cocaine the same day and he got fired. Would that fall into intentional tort because he knew what he was doing was wrong and he could injury someone while driving high, especially a commercial vehicle?
answered on Feb 8, 2022
Filing a lawsuit to recover damages is not a matter of criminal law.
My landlord basically said If I hire someone to work on my house then he will not pay for the labor but he didn't say if I worked on the house that I couldn't charge him for labor
answered on Jan 13, 2022
No. You would need a contract. Otherwise it would be deemed a gift. Contracts involving real estate need to be in writing. This would be a contract for services so I not too sure. Always better to have something in writing. Good Luck.
I have asthma and we were never told the truth about the mold. A few years ago we had a sewer problem, and another employee took pictures of the mold. I feel we should have been informed as this can affect people’s health.
answered on Nov 8, 2021
Your employer should have advised all employees if there was exposure to a toxic amount of mold. Whether or not this amounts to a valid workers compensation claim would depend on particular state law and usually there is a requirement that the exposed individual be injured by the exposure.
Sent me back to work no restrictions. I tried but am in a large amount of pain what can I do???
answered on Oct 27, 2021
You should ask for a second opinion by a different medical provider. Then, you should provide that paperwork, including any restrictions you are given, to your employer.
I have had neck and back surgery and he said why don't you go back to work doing what you did previously nad what I did was construction most companies won't hire me for customer service when I worked construction for 90%of my life and I can't receive disability or unemployment or... View More
answered on Nov 5, 2021
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for four weeks. And this is not a question suited for a brief textbox response here. Not to evade your question - but this is a very important decision that you should discuss with your attorney. Your attorney has all your file... View More
answered on Aug 5, 2021
You need to speak to your employer immediately. If you were a contractor working under a general contractor you need to contact the general contractor. The purpose of this notice is to see if your employer or supervising contractor have worker's compensation insurance.
No 911 never was called and I was not seen my boss told me not to tell nobody but I have to because my vision is not right I know it's not and I'm just afraid to get anybody in trouble but this is not right what do I do
answered on Aug 4, 2021
First you need to talk to a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Assn in your county who handles workers compensation. They work only for workers, and give free consultations.
You need to get medical attention as soon as possible. Start by seeing your family doctor. Be sure to jot down the... View More
What can I do? I got ran over by a garbage truck December-11-2020. Stayed overnight at the hospital. The E.R. Doctors sent me home the next day. Workers compensation doctors had me do therapy and they let my foot healed improperly. I was forced to walk on my foot for months with it like that until... View More
answered on Jul 9, 2021
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. The doctors who sent you home might argue that their decision was a sound one based on findings of a physical examination, x-rays, CTs, or other medical evidence available at the time they formulated their... View More
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