What You Need to Know About Workers Compensation

Frequently Asked Questions from Our Clients at Bailey & Galyen

If you have been hurt on the job, you may have many questions about what happens now. This page, offered by the workers’ compensation group at Bailey & Galyen, answers basic questions for you.

At Bailey & Galyen, we bring more than 50 years of combined experience to people who have been hurt at work. We have helped hundreds of people successfully recover benefits to replace income, cover medical expenses and meet other needs. We take a comprehensive approach to workers’ compensation, listening carefully so that we can gather all the necessary information to identify all potential legal issues. We will keep you involved and informed throughout the legal process, helping you understand your options as well as your likelihood of success.

To set up a private meeting, contact our office online or call us at one of the numbers listed below. Your first consultation is free of charge.

Straight Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

How does workers compensation provide benefits after an injury? Workers’ compensation is a form of insurance, paid for by your employer. When you are injured at work, you file a claim, which is paid by your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance carrier.
What types of injuries are covered? An injury must occur in the course and scope of employment. Specific injuries not covered include heart attacks, injuries caused by what are considered "acts of God," injuries caused by employee horseplay, injuries sustained through participation in off-duty recreational or social activities, injuries resulting from an intentional attempt to injure oneself or ordinary diseases of life.
What must your employer do? Keep a record of all injury reports, notify you of your rights and responsibilities, and keep track of any work missed because of a job-related injury.
What must your employer provide you regarding workers compensation coverage? You are entitled to a notice of coverage, as well as a copy of your rights and responsibilities. Your employer must also notify you of your right to choose any doctor from the Approved Doctor List, found online at www.tdi.state.tx.us.
What should you do after a workplace injury? You must report your injury immediately. Your department will then complete a first report of injury and submit it to your employer or to your human resources department. If you need to see a doctor, you can choose anyone on the Approved Doctor List. You will also want to obtain written statements from any witnesses.
Can you appeal the denial of a claim? Yes. In fact, a high percentage of workers’ compensation claims are initially denied.

Contact the Workers Compensation Attorneys at Bailey & Galyen

We understand that you may have many other questions regarding a potential workers compensation claim. We are available by phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Send us an e-mail or call us at one of the numbers below to arrange a meeting. Your first consultation is without cost or obligation.

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