Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Law
No one in Texas should not have to worry their spouse dying when they leave for work every day, but unfortunately, tragic things happen from time to time. There is no easy way to express that when a loved passes away in a work accident, someone in the family must take charge to determine if... Continue Reading
After suffering an injury at work employees are entitled to receiving compensation if they are unable to work. Any employee that is allowed to go back to work with certain restrictions can still receive partial wage loss benefits if the salary is lower after returning to work. However, if a person gets fired from their... Continue Reading
Workers’ compensation in the state of Texas works a little differently than that of many other states. Workers’ compensation was created to help people when they become injured or sick on the job so that they do not struggle to make ends meet. Things become a little different when someone is killed on the job.... Continue Reading
The short answer is No! Texas Employers are not required to have a Workers’ Compensation Insurance. But, if you employer does have Workers’ Compensation insurance under Texas law, you will want to make sure you are aware of all the rules and regulations governing workers’ compensation claims. When someone gets hurt or sick on the... Continue Reading
The workers’ compensation system in Texas is available to provide financial assistance to those who experience employment-related injuries or illnesses. However, since every health condition is different, the level of compensation will vary from one situation to another. In some cases, a disabled worker may experience an improvement in his or her overall health but... Continue Reading
When you are injured on the job the top priority is to be able to get you back into your job and working as soon as you are able to. Recovery can be difficult, but if you keep yourself active and you follow everything that your doctor tells you that you will be able to... Continue Reading
I HAVEN’T BEEN RELEASED TO FULL-DUTY WORK, BUT MY EMPLOYER WANTS ME WORKING. WHY? Often, your employer will be able to utilize you even if it isn’t in your usual capacity. Some work is better than no work, after all, and your employer does have a business to run. You should always try to do... Continue Reading
When you are being covered by a workers’ compensation claim you will have to be seen by a medical professional to determine how good or bad your medical condition is and when you will be able to return to work or if you will be able to return to work. This medical professional will also... Continue Reading
The workers’ compensation system in Texas is available to provide financial assistance to those who experience employment-related injuries or illnesses. However, since every health condition is different, the level of compensation will vary from one situation to another. In some cases, a disabled worker may experience an improvement in his or her overall health but... Continue Reading
