Law Office of Alan Tysinger

Impairment Rating Finality in Texas Workers' Compensation: Brief Overview

Under the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, compensation for temporary disability ends when a claimant is certified to have reached maximum medical improvement, and compensation for any permanent damage resulting from the injury commences. The certification of maximum medical improvement and impairment rating therefore often have significant financial consequences for claimants... Read more →

What are the circumstances under which an impairment rating can become final in Texas workers' compensation?

In a Texas Workers' Compensation case, what are the impairment ratings that can become final if not disputed within 90 days? The Texas Workers' Compensation Act states: (a) The certifications and assignments that may become final are: (1) The first valid certification of MMI and/or IR assigned or determination of... Read more →

How much is the average workers comp settlement?

How much is the average workers comp settlement? In Texas, there are no traditional workers' compensation "settlements." This is why it is important to squeeze as much as the law allows out of the claim to put it to your advantage. Texas workers' comp laws are designed to guarantee lifetime... Read more →

Dispute of Impairment Rating: 90 Day Rule

After an injury, you may be going along fine, getting weekly workers compensation temporary income benefits to replace your lost wages, when suddenly those benefits stop. You have received a certification of maximum medical improvement and impairment rating (MMI/IR) from a doctor. The doctor says there is nothing more he... Read more →

Dispute of impairment rating: alternate certification.

In the Worker’s Compensation system in Texas, after you get hurt you will normally receive temporary income benefits if you are partially or wholly disabled from your regular work. These benefits will continue so long as you remain disabled and until you reach maximum medical improvement. However, when a doctor... Read more →