Is it normal for lawyer to take 25% of weekly paychecks from workmans comp?

In Texas, the attorney fee is set by statute. Attorney fees are generally billed at $150 per hour and collected at 25%. The legislature has...

If you have any restrictions at all, then you may be eligible for benefits. The details matter in this situation. You will need to discuss your...

Why insurance stopped paying TIB while surgeon doesn't release? can I ask for unemployment at the same time get paid for MMI?

In Texas, the insurance company must pay pursuant to the designated doctor's report. Because that report placed you at MMI, the carrier can't...

Recently I was injured at my current employer, Walker Construction, by the owner of the company. How do I receive Workers Comp?

If the company has workers' compensation insurance, the first thing you need to do is file a claim. You can do this by filing form DWC-41 with the...

I had an mmi 2% permenant impairment the dr didnt make me do functional test.

The best thing to do is to talk to a lawyer about your impairment rating. The lawyer will need to review the report in order to give you any good...

Is it legal for tasb risk management to call treating dr. And have work restrictions lifted?

There's a big problem in this system where insurance companies have been given power over the treating doctors. Most people need to understand...

Texas workers comp Do you have to use w/c doctors Or can you use dr.of your choice ?

While everyone else has told you that you get to pick your own doctor, you should know that when the insurance company tells you which doctors you...

My son died from an accident at work. I want to know if I can sue the professional, workman's comp and commercial liability.

My office is not too far from you. I think this type of situation would require us to sit down and go over the details together. It's too...

I cut my thumb off at work im on workermans comp.they have giveing me 1 check for 317.00.i cant go back to my reg.can i get a se

The answer depends somewhat on how you got hurt. We would need to discuss the details to fully answer your question. The short answer is that you...

Do I need to get a lawyer?

You've been getting bad information. Spinal injuries such as ruptured discs are often covered under a Texas workers' comp claim. You need to talk...