I recommend calling the adjuster to make sure they know the employer sent you home. She should start paying your for lost wages. If she doesn't...

There are no "settlements" in a Texas workers' comp case. You get paid benefits for lost time from work and for permanent impairment. You will...

The insurance company is responsible for the bills up until they deny your claim. After that, you could be responsible if the Division of Workers'...

How do I make sure my benefits will restart?

These types of dispute get resolved through a Benefit Review Conference and a Contested Case Hearing. A BRC is similar to mediation - you try to...

Can my employer legally release me after my workers comp claim?

In Texas, an employer cannot terminate you for filing a workers' comp claim. However, they are not required to keep your job open either. These...

Who can I sue in this situation ?

Overcoming these denials will require litigation - a Benefit Review Conference and a Contested Case Hearing. Extent of injury cases can be tricky...

I'm in the hospital and I got hert at work and now they have terminated

If your employer has workers' comp insurance, then you will need to file a claim. You must also report the injury to your employer within 30 days...

Can I sue workers comp carrier for taking over 15 months from the date of 24 agreement?

In Texas, Republican politicians and judges have determined that corporate profits are more important than people. Therefore, they took away an...

Can I file a second claim on back injury?

In order to file a new claim successfully, you will have to prove how you got the additional damage to your back. You will need "causation"...

Injuries that occur on the employer's premises are generally covered. The parking lot is part of the premises in most cases. You need to file a...