A Denial of Medical and Wage Benefits for Your Work Injury Does Not Mean That You Do Not Have A Case or a Right to Sue Your Texas Employer!
The claim for medical and wage benefits is separate from your right to file a lawsuit for employer negligence. Remember that Texas law does not require employers to carry traditional workers’ compensation coverage. Several large companies are Texas Non-subscribers to the Workers’ Compensation insurance program, which means that they could have an insurance plan (ERISA) that covers injuries to employees. The main goal of these insurance plans is to manage work injury claims, like yours, so that they:
- Limit exposure to lawsuits and
- Limit expense to the employer