The ninety day rule in Texas workers’ compensation cases is one of the most dangerous rules we have in the comp system. It almost always works against the injured worker. So, it is not only dangerous, but designed to inflict serious harm to the most unsuspecting...
Employers Can Choose To Not Have Workers’ Compensation In Texas Workers’ Compensation in Texas is optional for employers. Texas is the only state that does not require an employer to have workers’ comp insurance. The Legislature has provided laws that...
Hard working employees get hurt all the time. Sometimes, those injuries happen when an employee of one company is on the premises of another company. What if those two companies appear to be the same? What if you work for a national corporation like...
Once you reach maximum medical improvement from your Texas work injury, a doctor will perform an impairment rating exam. If you have any permanent impairment resulting from your work injury, then you will be owed impairment income benefits. These benefits are not a...
We just settled another car wreck at work claim. There were a lot of moving parts. So, I wanted to share a brief overview of how this type of claim is handled. When you are involved in a wreck while at work, you will likely have to deal with competing...
An impairment rating in Texas, as defined by statute, means the percentage of permanent impairment of the whole body resulting from a compensable injury. It is a measurement of the damage to your body resulting from your work injury. According to Texas workers’...
