I was injure on my job on 11.17,2011 and on 4.16.2012 my doctor release me to back to work.

The Texas Labor Code says that employers are not allowed to fire employees in retaliation for filing a workers' compensation claim. You may have a...

I have an appt for a impairment rating for a workers comp injury can my job not pay or use my sick leave or vacation for it?

When you get the impairment rating report back, you really need to get it reviewed by your treating doctor and a local attorney that really knows...

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Is there any other compensation I can receive after payments for an impairment rating thru workers comp?

It depends on when you established your impairment rating and when the impairment benefits were paid out. It also depends on what your impairment...

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I live in Texas the compensation benefits company is in Iowa and I want to know what to do in order to get benefits due to me.

You could be eligible for social security disability. If you have not already applied, I'd be happy to discuss your workers' comp and social...

My employer keeps changing my compensation (not hourly )mid month, without an explanation on why or how the numbers add up?

You may want to change the practice areas this has been submitted to. It's not really a "workers' compensation" issue. Workers' compensation is...

Can daily marijuana use affect a job related disability claim?

Marijuana does not protect people from injury, sickness and disability. People who smoke marijuana are still subject to the vagaries of life and...

I need an attorney to seek lifetime benefits in Austin Texas...Where can I find one dealing workmans comp?

If you are in Austin, I recommend Alan Tysinger who has answered your question. Even though his office is not in Austin, you won't find a better...

In tx am recv w/c. received a temp job modification offer except for 1/2 my normal rate do I have to accept this? what to Do?

In this situation, if your employer is offering to abide by your work restrictions and put you to work, you either have to take the job or workers'...

I was injured & later fired do work comp still have to pay me

Your claim would still be covered. There are deadlines about reporting injuries and filing a claim. You should give me a call, or another local...

Can I start trying to get on disability when I have a ongoing workmans comp case?

Yes! In my practice, I file the application for social security benefits for all of my workers' comp clients who have been off work or are...