Stupid and unreasonable, I agree. You will need to ask for medical dispute resolution (MDR) through the DWC. If you cannot find a lawyer, DWC will appoint an ombudsman to assist you with your claim.

You should still be entitled to income benefits and reasonable medical care. You may need a hearing to get these matters settled. My advice is to contact an attorney experienced in workers' compensation law. A lot of attorney's will speak to you for free over the phone. Feel free to call... View More

You question is not specific enough to provide a meaningful answer. Call a competent attorney to discuss your issues. Most workers' comp attorney's will speak to you for free over the phone. Just make sure the attorney handles administrative hearings before the DWC.

No. Workers comp claims are confidential unless they reach the district court level.

You can contact an attorney of your choice or else you are free to contact my office.

An attorney will need to review the file and paperwork to determine what benefits are due and owing. My website is www.onthejobinjury.info. Ph. 214-358-6060

If you are truly an independent contractor for an employer you wouldn't be covered under workers compensation. However, if you are a contract worker and a temporary employee, then you would be covered. If you are an independent contractor and somebody else was negligent in causing your... View More

If you do not qualify for LIBS and your IIBs have run out, you can still apply for SIBS. You have to document an "active effort" to seek employment within your work restrictions. These SIBs benefits are available for 401 weeks from your date of injury.

Your employer may not attend the doctor's appointment with you if you do not choose. This is private healthcare. This might cause problems with the employer, however. You would also need to know if it is workers' comp through the Division or an occupational injury plan. A plan is... View More

You should ask for a BRC to resolve your issues. If you travel more than 30 miles one way to a medical provider you may be entitled to mileage reimbursement also. If you have restrictions on your ability to work, such as being restricted to part time work, you may be able to obtain TIBs for lost... View More

WE wish there was a class for "permanent" but no, the only similar class is LIBs but the statute sets forth the only injuries that qualify for LIBs. If the CTS was diagnosed prior to the 2 year anniversary of your injury you have a chance to get it revised/modified, Speak with a lawyer... View More

yes.

You do not have to provide your medical records. However, the Carrier can deny your claim also. If you put your medical at issue, the Carrier will have a right to look at your medical before they become legally obligated to accept your claim.

Yes, changing jobs does not affect your entitlement to life-time medical for your on the job injury.

Well it depends on the context in which you as, but generally they are looking for pre-existing conditions to claim you had previous injuries. They could also be looking for "contribution" from other carriers. But if its a new employer and you have not been injured it is a violation of the law.

Unfortunately, "No", particularly if there is wc coverage. However, Texas is unique in that employers can opt out of wc coverage. If your employer does not have wc coverage and you can prove negligence you may be able to get pain and suffering. Good luck.

Can the defense lawyer speak with your medical care provider? Yes they are an agent of the insurance carrier and because the carrier has that right so does its lawyer. Also if it is a network doctor (actually selected to the network by the carrier) you can expect they will be cooperating with the... View More

I am sorry to disappoint you but it would not be fair to give an "average" IR for such an injury because the IR depends on an examination of the individual which then determines placement into a particular category or the rating is determined by range of motion tests (ROM) as required by... View More

The DD must see you and do a physical examination to place you at MMI. However, as long as he does see you, the DD is free to back date the date of MMI. He doesn't actually have to see you on the back dated, date. The doctor doesn't need to have permission from anyone else to do this... View More

Workers' compensation is an insurance policy, so it will not cover typical out of pocket expenses like food, clothing, driving to the doctor's office (unless over 30 miles one way), gas. For example, if you use your private health like Blue Cross, you wouldn't ask them to pay out of... View More

Mental trauma injury is not covered by workers' compensation unless it involved a one time event resulting in the trauma. If you have issues with your supervisor who is discriminating against you because you have an injury, you will need to consult with a labor and employment law attorney.... View More