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10 Nov

Can I Hire an Attorney During a Dispute Resolution?

In Texas, workers’ compensation disputes are handled through the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (TDI-DWC). This process is in place in an attempt to avoid having workers’ comp case...

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29 Oct

What Should You Know About Fatal Occupational Injuries?

[caption id="attachment_2053" align="alignright" width="300"] Photo of a construction workers on a jobsite.[/caption] The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released a preliminary report on fatal work-related injuries for...

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22 Oct

What Should an Employer Do After an Employee Is Injured?

[caption id="attachment_1943" align="alignright" width="199"] Photo of construction workers on a jobsite[/caption] We have always stressed that it is the responsibility of employers to ensure the safety of their employe...

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20 Oct

Why Is October Important For Nursing Home Rights?

[caption id="attachment_2027" align="alignright" width="300"] Photo of a wheelchair[/caption] According to the Durantdemocrat.com, for many years, October has been known as National Long-Term Care Residents’ Rights Mo...

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1 Oct

Why Was Texas Workers’ Comp Reformed in 2005?

[caption id="attachment_2053" align="alignright" width="300"] Photo of construction workers on a job site[/caption] In 1989, the Texas Legislature adopted the Texas Worker’s Compensation Act. The Act made it a law for...

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29 Sep

What Is the Standard for 911 Call Center Response Times?

[caption id="attachment_2262" align="alignright" width="300"] Photo of emergency crews at a crash scene[/caption] When we face a serious injury or threat, our first instinct is to dial 9-1-1. Austin’s 911-call center ...

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24 Sep

Does Texas Have a State Level Occupational Inspection Agency?

[caption id="attachment_2053" align="alignright" width="300"] Photo of construction workers on a jobsite[/caption] The Dallas Morning News recently determined that workers in Texas are 12 percent more likely to die on t...

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22 Sep

What Is Blood Alcohol Concentration?

On our blog, we frequently discuss the drinking and driving problem in Austin. We always mention the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of drunken driving offenders who injure or kill innocent people. In this post, we wil...

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17 Sep

Are Employers Not Protecting Temporary Workers?

[caption id="attachment_2053" align="alignright" width="300"] Photo of construction workers on a jobsite[/caption] In late June, a Texas vegetable processor received $135,200 in fines from the Occupational Safety and He...

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10 Sep

How Does OSHA Conduct Inspections?

[caption id="attachment_2053" align="alignright" width="300"] Photo of workers on a jobsite.[/caption] It is not possible for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to inspect the more than seven milli...

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8 Sep

Why Should I Contact The Law Offices of Aaron Allison?

If you or a loved one has sustained injuries due to a car crash, workplace accident or medical malpractice, it can be a scary period, because you do not know what your future may hold. Fortunately, at The Law Offices of ...

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27 Aug

How Often Are Workers’ Comp Claims Disputed or Denied?

[caption id="attachment_1943" align="alignright" width="199"] Photo of workers on a construction site.[/caption] According to The Texas Tribune, nearly half of all workers’ compensation claims are disputed or denied. ...

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13 Aug

Can Workers’ Comp Cover Teachers Injured by Students?

According to the Office of Injured Employee Counsel (OIEC), “you have the right to receive medical and income benefits regardless of who was at fault for your injury.” Additionally, you have the right to receive ...

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6 Aug

Do Employers Have to Protect Employees From Excessive Heat?

[caption id="attachment_2053" align="alignright" width="300"] Photo of construction workers outside in the heat[/caption] According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), employers are responsible ...

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30 Jul

How Can a Company Self-Insure for Workers’ Comp in Texas?

The Insurance Journal reports that the Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) recently approved 12 companies in renewing their Certificates of Authority to self-insure their workers’ compensation claims for on...

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