A lawyer will typically charge up to 25% of the income benefits received from his client. The ombudsman assistance program is free. The ombudsman program are not lawyers. I like to advise people that you get what you pay for.

You want to consult with a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Assn who handles workers comp. They give free consultations. The problem is that the law has been stacked by the legislature against workers and physicians. There are a lot of baloney reasons for denying comp--I had a case where they said... View More

We need more info on how the injury occurred. Your attorney can then determine if you’re entitled to additional compensation. Contact someone asap.

I'm a workers' compensation attorney and not an employment law specialist. The general rule is that you are not entitled to unemployment if you are fired for cause. In this case, although the company will allege cause, it appears to be a minor infraction standing by itself. If you have... View More

I would advise you to contact a workers' compensation attorney over the phone to discuss your legal rights. Most lawyers will speak to you for free over the phone. If have listed way too many details for me to adequately respond to you in writing.

Workers' compensation is a form of insurance purchased by your employer. You cannot collect for pain and suffering. You do have medical for your lifetime for the work related injury. I would advise you to get a complete set of your medical records from your doctors while they are still... View More

If you are hurt at work, you need to report your injury as soon as possible. You should try to have it reported in writing. You should also try to see a doctor to document your injury. You will also need to know if your employer carries a policy of workers' compensation with the Texas... View More

I don't think you would have a problem using your private health in this situation. Your symptoms are due to walking on crutches. You won't have the worker's comp Carrier complaining that they should be the ones paying for the shoulder. The WC Carrier doesn't want to pay for... View More

The general rule is that you have 30 days to report an work related injury to your employer and one year to file the claim with the Division of workers' compensation. The problem I see in these type situations is that if you have waited too long, the Carrier may not believe you actually... View More

The general rule is that you will have 30 days to report a work-related injury to your employer for a specific injury. You must then file a claim within 1 year from your date of injury. The problem in these cases is the proof. If you can't verify that you reported the claim within 30 days,... View More

If they have wc you are limited to filing a claim for wc. Heart attacks (HA) are difficult to prove so I suggest hiring the best WC lawyer you can find. They handle cases on a contingency fee basis so if the lawyer does not win, you owe nothing. HA require proof from a medical provider that will... View More

No, you do not give up rights by cashing a check. However you must make sure that you dispute within 90 days of VERIFIED notice (meaning return receipt or registered mail) the FIRST valid (meaning=correct/qualified medical provider, not prosepective date, on DWC 69 form) MMI/IR. You may certainly... View More

There are good lawyers that can help with your case. Perhaps you can find one on the websites that answer questions for people. You simply need to have your DD appointment rescheduled. If you indeed have radiculopathy as proven by an EMG, and documented muscle spasms, or atrophy of at least 2 cm... View More

Your employer probably pays group health premiums on your behalf and you also pay a portion. The same is probably true with your life insurance. If you aren't working, then they will not continue to make payments on your behalf until you return. They will and can legally cancel your private... View More

You need to determine if your claim is through the Texas Dept of Insurance or if it is a self-insured occupational injury claim. If it's through the Texas dept of Insurance, Division of Workers' compensation, then you need to file a DWC 41. Find out who your adjuster is, get claim number.... View More

If your claim is through the Texas Dept. of Insurance, Division of workers' compensation, you have medical for life for the work related (compensable) injuries.

You have the right to choose your own doctor. However, if the wc insurance has a network, then you must choose a treating doctor in the network. You need to know if your claim is network or non-network. Then you will know how to choose a doctor. It gets a little tricky. You can really only switch... View More

If you lay the employee off, they will be entitled to receive wc benefits until they are release full duty or reach MMI. You cannot fire, layoff, or otherwise discriminate against an employee for filing a workers' compensation claim; however, you can do so for a legitimate purpose such as a... View More

Most employers in the state of Texas are not required to purchase workers' compensation. You call the DWC and ask for insurance to see if they are a subscriber. You company may also have a non-subscriber policy. Good Luck.

Contact a member of Texas Trial Lawyers Assn that handles comp but also employment cases in your county. They give free consults. PTSD from work conditions is not impossilbe but near impossible. Workers comp systems aren't too embracing of the concept as you may have found.

On a non... View More