I have never seen a problem with getting an open MRI when someone feels uncomfortable. You might try switching to a different MRI facility if they can't do it. You can contact your wc adjuster to discuss it.

If you have already received your impairment rating and it has been over ninety days since you received it, then you would not be entitled to additional temporary income benefits. There are exceptions to the 90 day rule, but I don't think the facts of your case would qualify. However, you... View More

Travel in the form of milage request can be submitted for payment to Designated Doctor exams and RME exams. Your time would be calculated through your temporary income beneits. But basically, the answer would be No. For more detailed information, your advised to consult with a workers'... View More

Have the medical provider submit the treatment through workers' compensation utilization review department for the workers' compensation carrier. The utilization departement will approve and/or deny based upon reasonable and necessary. If it is approved then see if the workers'... View More

You don't. You can call the DWC to see if a claim has been filed. But it's your responsibility to take affirmative steps to make sure the claim is established. Don't sit back and play the victim. You need to determine who the workers' compensation carrier is, and also file your... View More

The first thing you need to know is what type of policy your husband's employer has. Is it a policy of workers compensation through the Texas Department of Insurance (subscriber) or an self insured, self administered by the company, occupational injury plan. If it's an occupational injury... View More

Your checks will be sent on a weekly basis. Make sure your adjuster is kept up to date on your work status. It's your responsibility to get work restriction documentation to the adjuster.

That seems a bit fishy to me that the NCM would give you advice to retire? If you have no lawyer assisting you you should call DWC and ask for an ombudsman to be assigned to you case. You need to ask for reconsideration on the denial of surgery (w/i the time limits imposed) and if denied again ask... View More

You will probably need to speak to a lawyer to get your answer because there is just not enough information to answer your question. Most workers' compensation lawyers will speak to you for free over the phone. The answer will depend on whether your mother's claim is under workers'... View More

The general rule is that "course and scope" of employment does not coming to or leaving work. However, as with all laws, ther are exceptions. Your case may very well be covered by the "access doctrine". You will be covered as soon as you arrive at work even if you are not on... View More

It depends on the attorney. Some attorneys focus on multiple areas of the law, while others only focus on one or two. Good Luck.

You may want to look at the settlement agreement you entered into with your old employer over the work related injury. It may include a "mutual non-disparagement" or require the old employer to give you a neutral employment reference.

You don't have to use the P days but they dont have to pay you for the first 5 days you are out. These are work/business days, days when you would be on shift.

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Yes and you may have a case with the manufacturer of the saw. Contact a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association who handles "product liability" cases as well as workers compensation. They give free consults.

Surgery can be very expensive so you can expect a fight from the insurance carrier. You need to either hire a lawyer to help with your claim or ask DWC to appoint an ombudsman to assist you. Good luck.

I am having a great deal of difficulty understanding your question. Are you asking if the employer can tell you to use your personal leave days after you were injured at work? Whether that would be proper depends on who your employer is. Governmental entities give employees a choice of taking... View More

I'm not 100% on this answer, but I believe you will need to switch to the network doctor. You can have the Carrier send you the website to search out which doctors are in network. You might try calling the Division of Workers Compensation in Austin to speak to someone that deals with the... View More

I can guess who the IC is. I am sorry for your difficulty. No they do not have to notify you before they just stop benefits. In fact if you are certified as being at MMI and the %$#^ medical provider back dates your MMI date the IC could even say you have been overpaid. For instance, assume the... View More

Unfortunately your employer is probably in a "network"? A network is an entity of medical providers that is approved by the IC and employer. You have your choice of medical provider as long as you choose one of the doctors they have said you can choose. (What a deal!) If your employer... View More

I'm not clear as to what you are asking. Was there a CCH and you lost or are you asking how to appeal a preauthorization request. If you want to appeal a preauth you must ask for reconsideration within the time limits. If you just want to fight the IC's denial of medical benefits for the... View More