Hi my name is Kim Wyatt, I am the Managing Attorney here at Bailey & Galyen for the Workers' Comp Department. I wanted to talk to you about a couple of things that we get a lot of calls about. One is should I go back to work, my company has said … [Read more...]
Workers’ Comp Benefits & the IRS, and Lifetime Medical Benefits
Hi my name is Kim Wyatt and I am the Managing Attorney of the Workers' Comp Department here at Bailey & Galyen. I have two topics to discuss today briefly, Workers' Comp Benefits and the IRS and Lifetime Medical Benefits A lot of you have received … [Read more...]
Average Weekly Wage
Hi, my name is Kim Wyatt, i'm the Managing Attorney of Bailey & Galyen's Worker's Comp department. Are you being paid the correct amount per week under your Worker's Comp? The state average weekly rate right now is $938. This … [Read more...]
Light Duty: I Was Given An Offer That I Can’t Refuse?
So the doctor has released you back to work, but with restrictions. What do you do now? First thing is to let your employer know by either faxing the work status report to them or bringing it to them in person. Your employer then must create a job … [Read more...]
What Happens to My Workers Comp Case if I Move Out of Texas?
Since you have lifetime medical benefits for the injuries that have been deemed accepted by the insurance carrier, you can pick up treatment wherever you move. You would need to locate a doctor that is willing to treat you for your workers’ … [Read more...]
I’ve Fallen, but I CAN Get Up: Why You Should Immediately Report All Work Injuries
So you think you may have hurt yourself at work…well, you know you did. You might have the following thoughts: “It’s not that bad. Work through it and see if it gets worse. The weekend is here, so I’ll rest and see how I feel on Monday. I’m seeing my … [Read more...]
I’ve Fallen, but I CAN Get Up: Why You Should Immediately Report All Work Injuries
So you think you may have hurt yourself at work…well, you know you did. You might have the following thoughts: “It’s not that bad. Work through it and see if it gets worse. The weekend is here, so I’ll rest and see how I feel on Monday. I’m seeing my … [Read more...]
Supplemental Income Benefits: You received an Impairment rating 15% or Higher
When you have reached Maximum Medical Improvement and receive an impairment rating that is 15% or higher, you may be entitled to received Supplemental Income Benefits. SIBS are paid out monthly, which is calculated by using your Average Weekly Wage … [Read more...]
Fight Night!: He Started It!
I often receive calls about injured workers who were involved in a fight at work. My first question is usually, “Who started it, and why?” This is important to determine because if an injury results from a dispute that arose from the injured worker’s … [Read more...]
My Employer Cancelled My Health Insurance
Have you been off work due to an inury and discovered that the private personal health insurance you had with your company was cancelled or terminated? Here are a few useful tips that may help you with your claim moving forward. Your employer must … [Read more...]
