Law Office of Alan Tysinger

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 →

Filing a Claim Online or by Mail

A workers' compensation claim in Texas can be filed by mail: Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation 7551 Metro Center Drive, Suite 100 MS-93 Austin, TX, 78744-1645 Or, you may complete the online injury report through TXCOMP. When you complete this form, it automatically registers a claim with... Read more →

How do I file a claim?

You may file a claim with the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation, by printing and filling out a form DWC-41. You can download that form. Once completed, you must file this form with the local field office of the TDI-DWC. Find the closest field office. Read more →

I've been injured on the job. What do I do next?

I've been injured on the job. What do I do next? First, report the injury to your supervisor and make sure a written claim is filed with the insurance, or at least that you have proof of when you reported the injury (such as a note, email, text message, or... Read more →