What to Do After a Texas Workers’ Compensation Injury

In a Texas Workers' Compensation claim, you only have 30 days to report a work related injury. however, if you wait a week or two before reporting your injury, the insurance carrier will more than likely question the gap in time in the reporting and question your credibility as to when the injury took place.

It is very important that you notify your employer that you injured yourself as soon as you realize it and document it in writing regardless of whether you think you will get better without medical attention because if your injury continues to get worse or it ends up being more severe than you initially thought, at least you have reported it within the initial 30 days of injuring yourself, so you are not barred from pursuing treatment and benefits under Texas Workers' Compensation.

You have a right to seek medical treatment with the doctor of your choice, as long as the doctor will take a workers' compensation claim.

While many of these doctors are company doctors, an attorney at Abbott & Associates will help you choose a doctor, whether it be in-network or non-network, that we know who will work for you to get you the best treatment for your injuries.

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Workers Compensation Attorneys Texas

Thousands of workers are injured or even killed every year in Texas and throughout the rest of the United States. A workplace injury can mean expensive medical bills and days away from work. In some cases, a workplace injury can even lead to the end of a career and make it difficult to support yourself and your family after the injury happens.

Texas law provides protection to workers who are hurt on-the-job. Depending upon whether your employer has workers’ compensation insurance coverage or not, you may be able to file a lawsuit or make a benefits claim through an employer’s workers’ compensation insurer.   Abbott & Associates LLC represents clients after a work injury, helping those who have been hurt to understand their rights and use the legal system to ensure they get the compensation they deserve. Call today to schedule a free consultation with a Houston workers’ compensation lawyer to learn more.

Your rights under Texas Workers compensation
In Texas, employers have the option of participating in the Texas workers’ compensation insurance system or not. Many employers participate and buy insurance coverage for workers because participation protects the employer from liability. If your employer has bought workers’ compensation insurance for you, then you may not file a lawsuit against your employer after a work injury except in limited circumstances such as if your employer intentionally hurt you.

There is an option in Texas, that employers can have participating in the Texas workers’ compensation insurance system or not. Many employers participate and buy insurance coverage for workers because participation protects the employer from liability. If your employer has bought workers’ compensation insurance for you, then you may not file a lawsuit against your employer after a work injury except in limited circumstances such as if your employer intentionally hurt you.

In order to receive workers’ compensation benefits in Texas, you simply need to demonstrate that you got hurt or sick as a direct result of work duties. You should report your injury to your employer and should receive benefits including:
•    Payment of medical bills and expenses.
•    Wage loss payments
•    Temporary or permanent benefits for full or partial disability
•    Death benefits if a loved one was killed at work
If your employer tries to deny you any of the benefits you deserve or denies your work injury claim, you need to talk to a Texas workers’ compensation lawyer right away.

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