Texas Workers Compensation Help

By law, your employer must post a notice at the workplace if it is part of the workers' compensation network. This should also be disclosed to you when you are hired. If you're not sure, read this article on how to check your coverage status.

Report the injury to your supervision as soon as possible, do so in writing so this can be documented if possible.

You must report any work injury no later than 30 days after it occurs. This includes acute injuries like a fall or chronic injuries like asbestos exposure.

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Does OSHA apply to your job? Depends... Read the entire article to understand OSHA in Texas for injured workers.

Yes, just know that you may need to see a doctor assigned by workers' compensation or by the company. It is strongly recommended that you obtain an independent opinion of your injury from an independent physician. Additional steps are also required for this process. Purchase the guide today for an explanation of the medical process.

If your employer is a workers' compensation underwriter, you generally do not have the option of filing a civil lawsuit, however, there are exceptions. If a third party is involved, for example, if he is driving a company vehicle and is considered to be at work when another driver hits him, there are options to sue a third party.

If your company is not a subscriber and no explicit provision in your employment prohibits it, you generally have the option of filing a lawsuit.

In all cases negligence must be proven. Always consult a lawyer.

What are the different types of earnings and payment benefits for Texans under workers' compensation?

Temporary Income Benefits

This is the most common form of income paid with workers' compensation injuries. Temporary income benefits are paid for a maximum of two years (104 weeks) from the date of your injury for those who have not reached maximum medical improvement. In other words, he has not yet recovered from his injury.

How is my salary calculated?

Your pay is calculated by taking the amount you were paid 13 weeks before your injury and dividing it by the number 13. If you have been working less than 13 weeks before you were injured, your pay is calculated using a similar employee's pay. .

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You are entitled to lifetime care for your injury, payment and other benefits. Learn more about protection against injuries in the workplace.