Need help ! Had impairment test , I don’t have a number yet , but I have been fully released back to full duty !

If you are not fully healed and are still in physical therapy, the designated doctor should not place you at MMI although they often do. You do...

My fiance has been diagnosed with an infection called Histoplasmosis. We believe he got from his job. Does he have a case?

I'm not sure you can file for workers' comp. In Texas it's optional so you will need to check with the employer. Most chicken plants don't carry...

Can I be laid off because of being improperly trained ?

Workers' comp deals with on-the-job injuries. It does not directly address wrongful termination. I have moved your question to Labor and Employment...

WHO DO I SUE IN STATE COURT WHEN I LOSE TX WORKERS COMP APPEAL PANEL APPEAL?

Your case is a hard one because district court is time consuming which means lots of man hours for the lawyer. As a practical matter, even if the...

Am I able return to work after a non related injury ?

The employer does not have to accept an employee back to work on restrictions. When this occurs, your workers' compensation carrier will provide...

Can you get worker comp and short term disability?

I agree with Roy. You are under FMLA because you are missing time from work. It protects your job for 12 weeks before they can fire you. You may be...

I wouldn't show them anything. If they want to play hardball, you can play right back. You might want to consider hiring an attorney to protect...

Can you reopen a workman’s comp claim for a back injury from 1995?

You should have medical treatment for life for your work related injury. You need to call the adjuster to determine who your treating doctor would...

Can I receive medical benefits and not wage benefits?

The issue of disability and income benefits are separate. If disability is denied, you are still entitled to reasonable and necessary medical care.

Can my employer still drug test me a month after my work injury as I do already have workers compensation ?

Your employer could request a drug test. You might be able to be fired from your job for testing positive. However, this should not effect your...