Hi my name is Kim Wyatt, Managing Attorney of Bailey & Galyen's Workers' Comp Department. Do you have your first benefit review conference scheduled? Also called a BRC. This is an informal meeting that takes place in an office setting and usually … [Read more...]
Extent of Injury
Hi my name's Kim Wyatt, I'm the Managing Attorney of Bailey & Galyen's Workers' Comp Department. You may be experiencing issues with what your injury is. The insurance adjuster may be labeling it as very minor, when you and your doctor think … [Read more...]
Network Doctors
Hi, my name's Kim Wyatt. I'm the managing attorney of Bailey & Galyen's Workers' Comp department. The first thing you need to find when you look for a doctor is, are they in network or out of network. The insurance companies for a few years now, … [Read more...]
New Treating Physician
Hi, my name's Kim Wyatt. I'm the managing attorney of Bailey & Galyen's Workers' Comp department. Are you happy with your current treating physician? Do you feel like they're working more for the insurance company? Or are they there to help you? … [Read more...]
Repetitive Injuries
Hi, my name is Kim Wyatt. I'm the managing attorney of Bailey & Galyen's Workers' Comp Department. When you suffer a repetitive injury at work, you need to be very careful what the date of injury is. By rule, the date of injury is the date YOU … [Read more...]
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas Work Injuries
What You Need to Know When You're Hurt on the Job A work-related injury can change your entire life overnight. You may be unable to work, with concerns about how you'll meet your financial obligations. You may need extensive medical treatment, … [Read more...]
What Happens If You Have to Move Out of State?
Hi, this is Kim Wyatt, managing attorney of the work comp department here at Bailey & Galyen. We're discussing today two topics. One is, what happens with your work comp claim if you have to move out of state? And two you feel someone is watching … [Read more...]
Workers’ Comp Benefits & the IRS, and Lifetime Medical Benefits
Hi my name is Kim Wyatt and I am the Managing Attorney of the Workers' Comp Department here at Bailey & Galyen. I have two topics to discuss today briefly, Workers' Comp Benefits and the IRS and Lifetime Medical Benefits A lot of you have received … [Read more...]
Average Weekly Wage
Hi, my name is Kim Wyatt, i'm the Managing Attorney of Bailey & Galyen's Worker's Comp department. Are you being paid the correct amount per week under your Worker's Comp? The state average weekly rate right now is $938. This … [Read more...]
Light Duty: I Was Given An Offer That I Can’t Refuse?
So the doctor has released you back to work, but with restrictions. What do you do now? First thing is to let your employer know by either faxing the work status report to them or bringing it to them in person. Your employer then must create a job … [Read more...]
What Happens to My Workers Comp Case if I Move Out of Texas?
Since you have lifetime medical benefits for the injuries that have been deemed accepted by the insurance carrier, you can pick up treatment wherever you move. You would need to locate a doctor that is willing to treat you for your workers' … [Read more...]
I’ve Fallen, but I CAN Get Up: Why You Should Immediately Report All Work Injuries
So you think you may have hurt yourself at work…well, you know you did. You might have the following thoughts: “It’s not that bad. Work through it and see if it gets worse. The weekend is here, so I’ll rest and see how I feel on Monday. I’m seeing my … [Read more...]
