You didn't state how the back injury occurred. That will effect whether you can claim it as work related. Also, you would need to know if your...

Pre-auth approved surgery, DD listed injuries as compensable, IC refusing to pay, DWC says no BRC, IC is violating rules? WTF?

The Carrier may be refusing to pay and if so it needs to be filed as a violation with the DWC. Often times, however, I see the orthopedic calling...

Is a 3rd party suit worth it if workers comp is involved?

If you receive a third party settlement, then, by law, you must reimburse the workers' compensation carrier. You don't get your full wages under...

What does a work comp attorney consultation consist of?

Both Roy and Matt have set out the basic process. I agree you need a lawyer to have your best chance for success. Basically a lawyer wants to give...

This is typical insurance tactics trying to get out of paying. It sounds like you have a pretty good case, but you will likely need to go to a...

If an offer had been made, the attorney will then try to see if he can get the medical bills reduced. He doesn't know what to tell you because,...

I recently hired a injury attorney, should I have to pay anything before the case is settled

If you have a workers' compensation attorney for a work-related injury filed with the DWC, then the attorney will be paid during the course of your...

Am I eligible for workers compensation or what do I do next?

You need to determine if your employer carries workers' compensation through the Texas Dept of Insurance, Are the an ERISA (occupational injury...

If I work for a Texas Governments Agency during FEMA do I get paid extra on top of my regular pay from Fema?

Your question is not really workers' compensation. I moved you to Employment and Labor. If you don't get any responses, you might try employee...

Should I contact HR / Can employer ignore doctor's note and send me home again?

I do not believe shingles would be a disease or infection caused by your work, so it would not be covered under workers' compensation. You will...