Legal Issues
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Vaccine Claims Continue to Play Small Role in COVID-19 Exposure
The most recent information received from the DWC COVID-19 data calls indicates...
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Court: Coming and Going Claim against Employer Barred by Exclusive Remedy Defense
The 11th Court of Appeals issued a decision determining whether an employee...
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Division Announces 2022 Audit Plan
The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation has announced its...
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Appeals Panel Reverses COVID-19 Presumption Case
The appeals panel has reversed the decision and order of an administrative...
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Now is the Time to Review Files for SIF Recovery in Multiple Employment Cases
The deadline to request reimbursement from the Subsequent Injury Fund of benefits...
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DWC Details WC Bills Enacted in 87th Legislature
The Division of Workers’ Compensation issued a summary of legislation passed during...
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Appeals Panel Issues Reversal, Discusses Role of Designated Doctor Opinions Regarding Extent of Injury
The Appeals Panel has reversed the decision and order of an Administrative...
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WCRI: No Treatment Delay Detected in Non-COVID-19 Claims During Pandemic
A new study from the Workers’ Compensation Research Institute has concluded that...
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DWC Adopts New Travel Reimbursement Form
The Division of Workers’ Compensation has adopted a new version of DWC...
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Texas Doctor Pleads Guilty to WC Billing Fraud
The Division of workers’ compensation announced that a North Texas doctor will...
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Precedents: The Wolves and the Rabbit
A claimant seeking to recover workers’ compensation benefits under the Texas Workers’...
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Court of Appeals Rejects Venue Arguments in Claimant’s Appeal
The Dallas Court of Appeals tackled a thorny venue issue in a...
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