Do I need a workers compensation lawyer?

You absolutely need a lawyer. The Texas Workers' Compensation system is complex, and if there are many deadlines that if are not met, important...

Your date of MMI does not determine whether you receive medical treatment. Section 408.221 of the Texas Labor Code states, "(a) An employee who...

What are my next steps for a lawsuit pertaining to a work injury?

My answer assumes that your fiancé's employer at the time of his injury carried workers' compensation insurance. The first thing that must be done...

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How can I fight a Positive Drug test . for workers compensation ?

Intoxication is a defensive issue to a work related injury. First, the drug test must be done within 24 hours of the injury. A common situation...

Do I still qualify for worker's compensation benefits even if it was my fault that I got injured?

In Texas, if your employer is a subscriber to the workers' compensation system, your work related injury is covered regardless of fault subject to...

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In Texas, the answer depends on what kind of income benefits you are receiving. If you are receiving Temporary Income Benefits (TIBs), the answer...