Law Office of Alan Tysinger

How much does a workers comp attorney charge?

How much does a workers comp attorney charge? In Texas, attorney fees in a workers’ comp case are heavily regulated. An attorney representing an injured employee or the beneficiary of a deceased employee must submit fees to the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation for approval. These fees... Read more →

First Responders and Workers' Compensation Liens

Recently a public relations disaster sprang from out of nowhere for the city of Houston. The background is that a major fire had occurred in the last few years which resulted in the deaths of several firefighters and injuries of others. It was the worst event in Houston Fire Department... Read more →

When does the insurance carrier have to pay my attorney's fees in a workers' compensation case?

In Texas, there are a few circumstances when you can have an attorney represent you without cost to you-- paid for by the insurance carrier. In the typical workers' compensation claim, the attorney receives payment as a deduction from the injured employee's income benefits. The attorney is paid for his... Read more →

Roundup of Legal News 6/26/18

Here is a roundup of recent court cases and legal decisions affecting litigation and injury law practice. Last Friday, the Texas Supreme Court denied a petition for review in the matter of CITY OF SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS v. SAN ANTONIO FIREFIGHTERS' ASSOCIATION LOCAL 624; from Bexar County; 4th Court of... Read more →

Case Law Update (from 2017 Advanced Workers' Compensation Seminar, State Bar of Texas

My notes from presenting the case law update at the 2017 Advanced Workers' Compensation Seminar in Austin. Case Law Update 2017 State Bar of Texas Advanced Workers’ Compensation Seminar Alan D. Tysinger Course and scope of employment, Issues vs. arguments, Statutory violation Martinez vs. State Office of Risk Management, 04-14-00558-CV... Read more →

How much can an attorney charge in a workers' compensation case?

All attorneys in workers' compensation in the state of Texas are limited by law to what they can charge. An attorney can charge no more than $200 per hour on administrative claims, plus expenses, for services related to your workers' compensation case. The insurance carrier will pay your attorney through... Read more →