Law Office of Alan Tysinger

How should I handle a recorded statement with the workers’ comp adjuster?

How should I handle a recorded statement with the workers’ comp adjuster? The recorded statement is a dangerous scenario for an injured employee. It can help to clarify confusion created by an employer’s inaccurate report of the injury. Yet it also can be used by an underhanded adjuster to deny... Read more →

When to hire an injury lawyer: Recorded Statement

An accident happens. You get injured. Your first instinct is to go to a hospital or clinic to get treatment and try to get better. In those moments it is rare to think of the case you might have against the responsible party, or even the need to go to... Read more →

My boss says I can't file workers' comp because I waited more than 24 hours to file a claim. Is this true?

Not at all. Either out of ignorance or malice, many supervisors will try to discourage you from filing a claim if you did not report it immediately. Often company policy may require you to report the injury in 24 hours, or before the end of your shift, but Texas law... Read more →

I've been injured on the job. What do I do next?

I've been injured on the job. What do I do next? First, report the injury to your supervisor and make sure a written claim is filed with the insurance, or at least that you have proof of when you reported the injury (such as a note, email, text message, or... Read more →