The onset of the covid pandemic disrupted many industries, including the workers’ comp system in Texas. As we have modified our processes during this time, one of the major changes is the effect this has had on Texas workers’ compensation hearings during...
Despite an ongoing national pandemic, the SSA has maintained its ability to conduct a social security disability hearing during covid. Because the agency was already conducting some hearings by phone, the SSA was able to implement that protocol across the...
There are Federal workers’ compensation laws and state workers’ compensation laws. Federal law governs work injuries that occur while someone is working for a Federal government agency. State workers’ compensation laws govern work injury claims that happen...
If you are not able to work, then you may be eligible for Social Security (SS) disability benefits or supplemental security income benefits. You may have heard these benefits called SSDI or SSI. SS disability benefits are available to people who can’t work...
There are many different types of Texas workers’ compensation benefits available to injured workers after filing a claim, but some are more important than others. For instance, most people don’t need to know that a severely injured person might be able to get a...
