Get free answers to your Workers' Compensation legal questions from lawyers in your area.
to did not put down everything I said was wrong. The last time I saw the doctor he said that he was going to release me back to full duty, I told him new things of pain, numbness, and other things down my arms. He said he didn't think it was from the fall, but then he said he could be wrong... View More 
answered on Feb 8, 2019
You can call DWC in Austin or look your employer up online at the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) to see if they are covered. The employer has the DUTY to report all lost time injuries to DWC and its carrier or it can be penalized for failure to do so. It... View More
answered on Feb 8, 2019
Depends (I hate saying that) on whether you were terminated for cause or for a reason not your fault. If you are fired because you are no longer able to perform the functions of your job demands you may still be entitled to income benefits if you are not otherwise disqualified. A reason your... View More
Injured at 1 job, they don't carry workers comp insurance but are paying medical bills but won't let me work with my medical restrictions. I have a second job that i can work with my medical restrictions. Are there repercussions for working my second job either for me or my second employer?
answered on Jan 14, 2019
There is nothing legally keeping you from working your second job that can be done with restricted or limited duty. But, you should be extremely careful so that you do not aggravate your injury, which the defense will use to argue they should not have to be responsible for treatment after that... View More
Insurance company is stating that pre-existing condition contributed to the extent of my injury which is not true. Are putting me off from week to week and have also asked me if I have personal insurance was told by them that they have to make a determination on how to help me and what they can... View More
answered on Jan 7, 2019
Unfortunately, in the great state of Texas. Unlike any other state in the United States, the legislator has determined that workers' comp insurance is optional. Walmart doesn't carry workers' compensation insurance. Essentially, this allows them to deny, dispute, and otherwise not... View More
Now insurance company is denying due to previous dates are wrong.. what can I do ??
answered on Dec 20, 2018
You will need to request a BRC followed by a CCH so you can establish the date of injury (DOI). Assuming you have an occupational disease (such as repetitive type injuries) type of injury, the DOI is more difficult to establish. The DOI is seldom the date you first experienced symptoms of the... View More
My conviction was overturn after 7 years. Can i get the $500. Schedule injury back pay ? Arizona workman comp.+
answered on Dec 10, 2018
When you start missing time from work, so it would normally be from the date of incarceration.
Does he need to get a lawyer or what is the procedure he needs to do?
This case is in South Carolina and he has moved to Texas.
answered on Dec 5, 2018
I am sorry to say you will need to ask this question in the forum located in the State where his case is pending because wc cases are specific to the state. I hope the laws in SC are more favorable than they are here for injured workers.
Only one day of work was missed, and the employee was fine to return to work the next day. The injury was unrelated to the job, happened outside of work; and the employee doesn't need workers compensation, just a day to rest at home and take some medication. Can the employee refuse the... View More
answered on Nov 29, 2018
There is no reason to file a workers' comp claim if the incident was not work related. Work related injuries can occur off the premises if the incident occurred while you were in the course and scope of employment.
I'm still in a lot of pain I just got six weeks of therapy that was only approved than they send me to MMI was asked several questions and then they gave me a paper to sign that my case was getting closed. They send me back to work
answered on Nov 28, 2018
You need to be careful so your time to dispute does not expire. Typically you have 90 days from the first "verified" notice of the MMI to dispute a MMI/IR that you disagree with. But even if it is past 90 days there are circumstances where you can still dispute. Most wc lawyers will... View More
answered on Nov 25, 2018
My office is currently closed but will be opened back up on Monday 11/26/18. I will be able to discuss your case with you over the phone at 10:00 am -- 4:00 pm.
I do not charge for the first phone call. My number is 214-358-6060.
We have several issue with workman comp/disability. If we could speak with someone about it because it's too long to explain the case,. We have all the paperwork from his case. After 3 years fighting we won his case. We had a lawyer that only took his money did nothing for us we fired him an... View More
answered on Nov 21, 2018
Hello!
If you are still needing assistance please call (512) 220-1800 and we would be more than happy to help you out!
I hope to hear from you soon!
have never had a attorney
answered on Nov 21, 2018
There are many reasons that your prescription may be denied. It might be a narcotic drug which requires a slightly different process to get approved. It could be that the prescription was just lost in the shuffle. You might consider getting a workers' compensation attorney. The attorney will... View More
MRI showed several bulging disc,on several levels, it also showed severe central canal stenosis, the workers Comp insurance denied my claim saying everything on the MRI was pre existing?
answered on Nov 21, 2018
Hello:
I'm Michael Graham. I'm sorry to hear you are having a hard time with your workers' compensation carrier. Denial of the full extent of your work related injury is typical for insurance carriers. You will most likely have to go through the administrative hearing process... View More
I had a knee wore out from competitive use in my line of work but was feeling no pain and was working. Then I slipped and twisted the knee and after that knee started buckling. I climb for a living so reported injury and told them no longer felt safe climbing. My wife has health insurance for us... View More
answered on Oct 23, 2018
Hello:
I'm attorney S Michael Graham
Feel free to call me at my office to discuss the facts of your case. My office number is 214-358-6060.
Employer and insurance carrier is telling me Louisiana but rules I read said Texas since Texas company. Insurance said if filed in Texas will deny claim. can They do this?
answered on Oct 23, 2018
If you were hired or recruited in Texas and then you went to work in Louisiana, Texas would have jusisdiction. You need to speak directly with an attorney to make a final determination on jurisdiction. I don't know if you could file I now Louisiana as well.
We live near dallas, and my husband works in construction, he was sent to amarillo, a week or two after coming home he fell ill, and had to go to the er. The dr.s say it is more common in the west than here, and really rare here. Workers comp, is saying he's denied, because they didnt... View More
answered on Oct 13, 2018
Hello:
I'm S Michael Graham. I'm sorry to hear your husband fell ill. In order to prove your accident is work related, you would need to get to a pulmonary specialist type doctor. A medical expert that can give an exact diagnosis. If he was working on an oil rig or at a specific... View More
I was backed into on domino's parking lot by a delivery driver. Domino's took care of the medical bills but is saying to me as of today they aren't obligated today me lost wages know that it wrong I looked. I needn't money.
answered on Oct 11, 2018
You have a claim for your injuries and lost wages. Contact a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Assn for the County where it happened. They give free consultations.
I didn't go to ER, I went on the 4th day after the fall. my fall was not my fault managers told me. They watched the video, and said it was a hard fall. My back, neck,and head hit hard. The first PA I saw he didn't really examine me. He wrote a note for me to not lift more than 15lbs,... View More
answered on Oct 4, 2018
Whether you get a 2nd opinion depends on what for...If your employer had WC coverage you probably should request an ombudsman through DWC to assist you with your claim. The are appointed to help you by DWC and they are free.
i had my 1st surgery in May. been home re-cooping / PT afterward. in late Aug they had me come back at a desk job. im a truck driver / warehouse by trade. i have a frozen shoulder and waiting on surgery #2. i got let go today for sending inappropriate im's. ( i think theses is more to it ) i... View More
answered on Sep 26, 2018
If you are fired for cause, you would not be entitled to off work (TIBs) benefits because the reason you are not earning income (wages) is because you were fired and not because you have an injury. If you can prove the reason they fired you was not for cause such as they were just looking for an... View More
I was injured at work and initially had a urine screen for drugs at hospital immediately and had no drugs or alcohol found in my system. I am requiring a third surgery, the insurance nurse case manager has been having drug screens without my consent or knowledge.on the third incident,I inquired... View More
answered on Sep 26, 2018
Without more facts it would be difficult to know for sure why the screening was performed. The NCM can't order the screening on her own. She would have to speak to your doctor(s) to have them order the testing. You should find out which doctor ordered the test and then speak to them about why... View More
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
