GQ Corner
Q. I have a death claim in which there are various potential beneficiaries who are students between the ages of 18 and 25 but who have not submitted any proof of full-time enrollment in an accredited educational institution. Under these circumstances, how should I ensure a proper dispute of their beneficiary status and potential entitlement to death benefits?
A. You would file a PLN-11 to dispute eligibility for death benefits. If you have been paying death benefits previously, you would also file a PLN-9 noting the suspension.
Q. I have heard the Texas workers’ compensation system characterized as a “no-fault” scheme. What exactly does this mean?
A. Essentially, this terms is used to signify that a claimant may be entitled to collect workers’ compensation benefits for a work-related injury even when his or her negligence caused or contributed to that injury.
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