Legal Question in Workers Comp in Texas

If you are injured in December 2008 on the job, but you don't fill out an accident report, you just keep working. But in June 2009 you are injured again and this time you complete the accident report and go out on worker's comp. What date should be the date of injury the insurance company should use? We are in Texas.

Thanks,

Danielle


Asked on 8/20/10, 11:30 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jason Kipness Kipness Law Firm

Danielle,

THIS ANSWER TO YOUR QUESTION DEPENDS ON IF THE MEDICAL TREATMENT IS RENDERED FOR INJURIES SUSTAINED ON JUNE 2009 OR DECEMBER 2008.

FAILURE TO TIMELY REPORT AN ACCIDENT IS A BASIS TO DENY BENEFITS.

DO NOT DO THIS WITHOUT A LAWYER. CONTACT A WORKERS COMPENSATION LAWYER IN HOUSTON OR SPRING

You should not give a statement, give access to your medical information or sign any insurance company forms without speaking to a lawyer.

The insurance company is not your friend and is not concerned with your injuries and pain.

Their goal is to make $ by paying as little as possible on the claim. They will frustrate you by delaying payment, giving you a low offer, or denying the claim hoping you will get mad and go away.

I should know because I worked as a lawyer for insurance companies for 10 years.

You may make a claim to recover: (1) medical bills; (2) various benefits for time missed from work.

Please visit www.kiplawfirm.com for free informaton and videos about work injury claims and client reviews.

You can also send a confidential e-mail to my website at www.kiplawfirm.com.

Sincerely,

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Answered on 8/25/10, 12:34 pm


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