Am i allowed to get a second opinion from a doctor while on workers comp in texas?: i was recently hurt on the job in texas and i do not know anything about workers compenstation. i hurt my back when i went to the er they told me i have a bulging disk and it was pushing up against my nerves in my back. since it was wokers comp. i had to go see an oh doctor who didn't even want to listen to me. he just pushed on my back and made me hurt worse told me not take my pain medicine the er gave me and said i could go to work on light duty. he wouldnt even listen when i was trying to tell him i can't feel my legs all i feel is a tingling/numb sensation. i can barely walk and i'm in constent horrible pain. my legs have gave out on me 3 times and i have fallen because of it. my work is trying to fire me because the doc said i could go back and i can't. i dont know what to do.
Matthew's answer: You have a right to get treatment from a doctor of your own choosing. A list of local DFW area docs for workers comp injuries can be found at http://www.dallasworkcomp.com/finddoctor.html I know a good clinic down your way for Texas workers comp injuries. Feel free to give me a call at 877-644-1114 or local at 972-644-1111.
Does a Texas workers comp check increase in amount?: Will a person's comp check increase in the dollar amount when they are let go and loses all company benefits?
Matthew's answer: If the company was paying for health insurance and other benefits and then stops paying for them after the injury, for whatever reason, your workers comp check should increase. This assumes that you were not already receiving the maximum benefit rate. You are entitled to 70% of the value of the employee benefits that are discontinued.
What all could be a reason to make a lawsuit on a insurance company for workers comp?: And how would I go about doing it?
Matthew's answer: Litigation against a workers comp insurance company in Texas might be necessary if injuries are being denied, if medical care is denied, if monetary benefits are not being paid correctly, if the impairment rating is too low, to appeal a decision of the DWC or to recover damages when the carrier acts in bad faith against you, treating you unfairly given the circumstances. Sometimes it's even necessary to be able to treat with a doctor of your choice.