What Are My Rights if I’m Injured in a Texas Work Accident?
If you're injured in a work accident in Texas, meaning you are hurt on the clock and during the performance of your normal and expected duties, you have certain rights designed to protect you and ensure you receive appropriate compensation and support. So what are those rights? Answer: If your employer opts into the Texas...
Will Having Surgery Increase My Texas Workers’ Comp Settlement?
How does surgery increase my workers’ comp settlement? While it is important to remember that each case is unique, generally, if your injury requires surgical repair, you can expect an increase in the value of your workers’ comp settlement. Any surgical procedure is a significant undertaking with both risks and benefits. You should never rush...
What Should You Avoid Saying to a Workers’ Comp Doctor in Texas?
You’ve probably been told to always be open, honest, and truthful with your doctors. This advice remains true even when dealing with a work-related injury. But it is also true that there are certain things you should avoid saying to a workers’ comp doctor. Remember that the worker’s comp doctor differs from your regular or...
What Are My Rights if My Employer Is a Non-Subscriber?
If you've been hurt on the job in Texas, one of two things usually happens: you have the right to receive automatic benefits if your employer participates in the workers' compensation program, or your employer is a non-subscriber to workers' comp and you don't have that right. If you find yourself in the latter position,...
How Do I Find Out if My Employer Has Workers’ Comp or if They’re a Non-Subscriber?
Most workers in Texas are surprised to learn that employers do not have to participate in the workers' compensation program. About 25% of the companies in Texas actually opt-out of workers comp; we call these companies non-subscribers. This means that if you are injured on the job, you can't assume you will receive workers compensation...
What Is the Difference Between a Workers’ Comp and a Non-Subscriber Claim?
Differences Between Workers' Comp Cases and Non-Subscriber Cases If you've been injured while working on the job, the financial recovery you might receive for your injuries is determined by two different sets of laws. The applicable set of laws is determined by the type of insurance your employer elects to purchase, that is to say,...
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Can I Get a Settlement in a Texas Workers’ Compensation Case?
If you are dealing with a workers' compensation claim in Texas it's important to understand that there are no settlements in a Texas workers' comp case. At least a few times a week, our office is contacted by a potential client who wants to know how much they can settle their workers' compensation case for. They...
How Long Do I Have to File for Workers’ Compensation in Texas?
Time Limit For Filing a Texas Workers' Compensation Claim If you're injured on the job and your employer subscribes to workers' compensation, to get benefits you're entitled to, you need to file a claim. We describe this process in detail on this page: how to file a workers' comp claim. However, that's not the end...
How Do Impairment Ratings Work in a Texas Workers’ Compensation Case?
How Impairment Ratings work in a Texas workers' compensation case. Once a worker reaches Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI - Read about MMI here) in their workers' comp case, they are issued an Impairment Rating. The Impairment Rating is a rating of deficiency given to an injured worker, stating to what degree their injuries will affect...