"Stress" is not compensable but "mental anguish" is recoverable for certain breaches of legal duties.

Your daughter will be required to offer "direct evidence of the nature, duration, and severity of her mental anguish, thus establishing a substantial... View More

Whether the manager is negligent is most likely irrelevant. In a workers' compensation case, the injured employee is NOT REQUIRED to prove that his/her employer or one of his/her fellow employees was negligent. Workers' compensation provides medical benefits, temporary income benefits,... View More

The Carrier does not have to accept the rating provided by the state selected Designated Doctor. They can hire a private doctor (RME) and require you to go to this doctor. Then they can challenge the rating before and Administrative Law Judge (ADJ) in a Contested Case Hearing (Administrative Court).

I sorry to hear you husband is having a rough go of it. If your claim is filed through the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation, there is no settlement. If surgery has not been recommended or he chooses not to have the elective surgery, you could attempt to get an... View More

A herniated disc is a relatively common injury that can result from a work-related accident or several other possible causes. It can occur as a result of an acute trauma or develop gradually over time. Particularly in the latter case, it may go completely unnoticed by the patient and not produce... View More

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answered on Dec 29, 2023

Ah, this is just business as usual. I have never come across a workers compensation doctor that was able to found an injury. And the ones that do dont tend to get re-hired by company's.

I would seek a second opinion from a different doctor, and inform your employer of the findings of... View More

Probably not.

Many people develop back problems like degenerative disc disease with age.

Many people remain unaware and without symptoms until they suffer a relatively minor back injury like a sprain.

Once they become aware of the problem, they become very attuned to the... View More

Under workers compensation laws, a worker who is injured on-the-job is not required to establish that his employer or a co-worker was negligent in order to receive compensation for medical expenses and lost income. In exchange, the employer is not subject to a personal injury lawsuit by the... View More

If your claim is in Texas, Walmart no longer carries workers' compensation through the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' compensation. They are nonsubscribers to workers' comp. Walmart has it's own private insurance. I believe your employer can permanently... View More

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answered on Mar 4, 2023

It is possible that your workers' compensation case could be closed if the wrong compensable injury was used on the claims sent to your adjuster. However, this would typically require some sort of legal action, such as a hearing or settlement agreement, which would likely involve notification... View More

If her treating doctor is an orthopedic surgeon and is recommending surgery, he/she needs to request a peer-to-peer with the workmen’s compensation carrier’s orthopedic surgeon to discuss why surgery is the best option in her case.

Surgery is not always necessary or recommended for a... View More

Your sister is not alone in facing what appears to be an initial denial of her Texas worker’s compensation claim. Unfortunately, when it comes to Texas worker’s compensation cases, a significant percentage of claimants are denied when they initially file a claim for benefits.

A bit of... View More

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answered on Feb 15, 2023

Sorry to hear she is having trouble. She likely CAN afford an attorney as most workers' compensation attorneys work on a commission basis - no fee until you win. I would suggest looking in the Justia directory for the area of Texas where she is and see if there is an attorney to consult with... View More

Article 1, section 3a of the Texas Constitution provides: “ Equality under the law shall not be denied or abridged because of sex, race, color, creed, or national origin. This amendment is self-operative.”

In my professional experience, I have rarely seen individuals treated... View More

CT scans are an advanced type of X-ray that shows blood vessels, organs, and other soft tissues well.

X-rays do a better job showing showing the skeletal structure including broken bones.

Different radiologists occasionally disagree on what the exact same test shows, and more... View More

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

Yes, the TWCC has a specific form especially designed for this purpose.

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.

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.

Generally speaking, statements made during the course of judicial or administrative proceedings are subject to the affirmative defense of absolute privilege in any subsequent defamation proceeding. That means such statements cannot provide an avenue for a claim for damages.

If your... View More