Law Office of Alan Tysinger

Does Opting Out of Texas Workers' Compensation Mean "Going Bare?"

This article from a few years back illustrates some of the fallacies involved in defending the Texas employers who opt out of workers' compensation coverage under the state statutory scheme, opting instead for custom-crafted plans under federal ERISA law. I don't necessarily oppose the right of employers to "go bare"... Read more →

Aggravation Injury Denied in Court Case

In the Worker’s Compensation arena, what many injured employees fail to understand is that the concept of aggravation is a critical factor in determining what injuries are work related and which are not. The insurance carriers will often deny injuries as pre-existing, when in fact the employee had no previous... Read more →