How Do You Prove Lost Wages? What Lost Wages Can Be Recovered? When you have suffered any type of injury because of the carelessness or negligence of another person, you have the right to file a civil lawsuit seeking compensation for all losses … [Read more...]
Workman’s comp coverage: Understanding mileage reimbursement for doctor appointments
If you've been injured on the job and are receiving workman's comp coverage, you may be wondering if you're entitled to mileage reimbursement for traveling to and from your doctor appointments. The answer is yes, in most cases. Here's what you need … [Read more...]
How do attorney fees get paid in workers comp?
In Texas, the way attorneys get paid is as follows: once the attorney completes work on a case, they submit it to the division for review. If the work is approved, the division sends out a notice to the client, the attorney, the insurance carrier, … [Read more...]
What Are Your Rights in Texas if Your Employer Doesn’t Subscribe to Workers’ Compensation?
How Can You Recover for Injuries Sustained in the Workplace? In every state, there are laws establishing a workers' compensation system, which offers a streamlined process for recovering compensation after a workplace injury. In many states, most … [Read more...]
Am I still eligible for Worker’s Comp if the injury was my fault?
When you are hurt on the job, you must show only two things to qualify for workers’ compensation—that you were injured and that the injury was work-related. Workers’ compensation is essentially a “no-fault” system, and does not require proof of … [Read more...]
Workers’ Compensation—Was Your Injury Work-Related, Part I
Injuries Suffered While on a Break | Injuries Sustained While Traveling When you've suffered an injury or contracted an illness related to your job, you have the right to seek compensation for your inability to work, and to recover reimbursement for … [Read more...]
Workers’ Comp Form DWC-041: Employee’s Claim for Compensation for a Work-Related Injury or Occupational Disease
Hi, my name's Kim Wyatt. I'm the managing attorney here at Bailey & Galyen for the Workers' Comp department. Today, we're going to discuss a form that many of you will and should have filled out, if you are reporting that you have been injured on … [Read more...]
Workers’ Compensation Lifetime Income Benefits
Things You Should Know About Workers’ Compensation Claims in Texas
The Different Approach to Workplace Injuries in the Lone Star State In most states, certain employers are required to either have a valid policy of workers’ compensation insurance or be approved by the state as self-insured. Texas, though, does not … [Read more...]
What Is a Non-Subscriber in a Texas Work Injury Case?
What Are Your Rights if Your Employer is a “Non-Subscriber”? You’ve been hurt on the job in Texas. In most states, your employer is required to either purchase a policy of workers’ compensation insurance or qualify with the state to be self-insured, … [Read more...]
