In a workers comp case, can my employer change my status to part-time & take away my health insurance while I'm recovering?

What are the issues that are being resolved in your Contested Case Hearing? Your benefits are calculated by determining your Average Weekly Wage...

Worker's Compensation or Short Term Disability?

You need an attorney to assist you to get the proper treatment and compensation.

Re: Worker's Compensation or Short Term Disability?

I would strongly advise you to discuss your case with an attorney. You need to understand if your employer is a subscriber to the Texas Workers'...

What proof is needed at a pauper oath hearing

What type of hearing are you in? If it is a workers' compensation judicial review case, look up TRCP 145 and it will explain what is needed to...

Would a personal injury suit settlement affect the compensation due to a workers' comp lawyer?

You are correct in that the workers' compensation insurance carrier has a Statutory subrogation lien. They will receive compensation for the...

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Should I get an attorney because I feel the one percent impairment rating I received was unfair.

You should always have a second opinion regarding any impairment rating and the date of maximum medical improvement. Where it doesn't seem right...

Should I pursue trying to get compensated for being hurt at work while on a temporary assignment?

You need to report the injury to your employer within thirty days of the incident. If you do not and it becomes something serious, you may lose...

Need legal advice about reactive airway disease.

To file a workers' compensation claim, you will need to know what chemical you were exposed to. Then you will need a report from a doctor stating...

Can a lawyer help me with a workers comp case?

It is unlikely that you will find a local workers compensation attorney to help you. Your indemnity benefits have run out, so they won't be paid...

Can we sue my mom's job Whataburger?

Texas is one of the few states that allows employers to not carry the state regulated workers compensation system. As stated most of the...