I agree you can't bring any claim against the school district for your injuries. The school district is required by their self-insured policy to...

Can I file a workers comp claim for hernias discovered during an MRI performed for a hip injury that happened at work?

I agree with Hector. It is reasonable to assume lifting the man hole covers caused the hernias, but if you didn't have the pain immediately, you...

My accident happened in 2007 and i had a rating of 5% I have since been seen by a new doctor and given a 13% rating . what do i

It is very doubtful you would be able to change your impairment rating. If you do not agree with the rating, you have 90 days to dispute it. There...

Can I collect short term disability and workers comp?

If you are missing time from work and want it to be covered under workers' comp, you will generally need to have your doctor take you "off work"...

I agree with Hector. If you are expected to have another surgery, you would want to dispute the rating. You can also have your treating doctor...

Is there anything I can do?

In order to address your issues. I agree that you should consult with a workers' compensation attorney directly. The attorney will need more...

What to do next?

Generally, it would be your responsibility to get to the doctor on your own. I your claim is a Texas Workers' Compensation claim, your employer is...

How can my workers comp claim be denied if I am seriously injured?

Insurance companies deny claims for multiple reasons too numerous to list here. In all likelihood your case will have to go through the...

Should Sedgewick be accountable for the amount listed in the letter?

It sounds like you received a 2% impairment rating which would translate to 6 weeks of impairment income benefits. You do have the right to...

Can I get workman's comp?

If you reported that you already had back pain before you actually got to work and working only made it worse, you will have a very difficult time...