Law Office of Alan Tysinger

Light duty job offers in Texas Worker’s Compensation law

Often after an injury, an employer will seek to lower its cost by offering light duty to an employee. This can be a great advantage for both sides, as it gives the employees the ability to earn full pay potentially while still recovering from the injury, and it offers the... Read more →

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 →

My employer says they have a light duty return to work program. Do I have to go back to work when I am still hurt?

If your employer offers you work that is within your restrictions, in writing, the insurance may be able to count they wages offered through a light duty job against your temporary income benefits. Howevever, such a written offer must comply with the specific administrative rule on "bona fide" offers of... Read more →