Law Office of Alan Tysinger

Why Should I Hire an Attorney for my Workers' Comp Case?

Avoiding Fraud Charges Through Hiring a Workers' Compensation Attorney

First of all, fraud is fraud, and in no way am I condoning it. But when I saw the headline for this man in Seguin who was convicted of fraud in his workers' compensation claim, I couldn't help but wonder if he could have avoided the problem with good advice... Read more →

Workers Compensation Retaliation: Being a Witness in a Hearing

You can't prove you were hurt on the job without evidence, and sometimes the best evidence is the eyewitness testimony of a co-worker. A co-worker can testify that he saw you fall and hurt yourself. She might testify that she overheard you tell the supervisor about the accident and injury,... Read more →

Workers Compensation Retaliation: Requesting a Hearing

An employee doesn't have to take the insurance company or employer's denial of benefits as the last word in a workers compensation case. Often the insurance company may have incomplete facts to support the denial, or they may even just deny a claim for benefits and wait for the employee... Read more →

Workers Compensation Retaliation: Hiring a Lawyer

Another red flag in a wrongful termination case is the timing of the termination relative to when the employee hired an attorney. The Texas Labor Code protects the right to seek legal counsel in a workers compensation case: Sec. 451.001. DISCRIMINATION AGAINST EMPLOYEES PROHIBITED. A person may not discharge or... Read more →

Workers Compensation Retaliation: Filing a Claim

One of the biggest fears in Texas workers compensation after an injury is this: Is my job safe? Will I be fired? The answer to that gets complicated. I'll try to sort through this in a series of posts. The first step is to define what we are talking about.... 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 →

When to hire an injury lawyer: Filing the claim

After an injury occurs, I don’t always recommend that someone hire an attorney. However, it is always important to at least consult with an attorney to determine if it would be wise to have an attorney representing you during the process. Often the injured party thinks that because the facts... 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 →

Third party claims and waiver of subrogation in workers' compensation cases

Recently the Texas Supreme Court issued an important decision in a matter that will affect workers' compensation claims throughout the state, especially in industrial, manufacturing, and oilfield contexts. It's about a legal concept called subrogation. Basically that means the right to get money back from someone else after you've paid... Read more →