Law Office of Alan Tysinger

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 →

What Doctors Don't Understand About Light Duty: Evidence-Based Work Restrictions

Continuing the theme of what doctors don’t understand about light duty. It’s important to understand that in the current Worker’s Compensation context, the assumption has flipped. Where it used to be assumed that employees would need to go out of work after an injury, now the assumption is the opposite.... Read more →

What Doctors Don't Understand About Light Duty Part One: Employers and Light Duty

It used to be that when someone got injured on the job and went to a doctor, anyone with significant pain or injuries was immediately taken off work. It was assumed the best way for injured employees to recover was to have rest and time away from work for the... Read more →

What are the different income benefit types?

There are four basic types: temporary income benefits (TIBS), impairment income benefits (IIBS), supplemental income benefits (SIBS), lifetime income benefits (LIBS) and death income benefits (DIBS) SIBS are paid if you have at least a 15% impairment rating, the impairment benefits have expired, and you meet the filing criteria for... Read more →

How will I get paid when I am hurt at work and my employer has workers' compensation insurance?

The payment schedule varies by benefit type, but the insurance company will generally pay you weekly benefits while you are disabled and eligible for TIBS These benefits are paid by check that should be sent not later than the last date it is supposed to cover. The insurance company does... Read more →

What income benefits am I entitled to when I am hurt at work?

There are several categories of benefits. The first and most common is temporary income benefits (TIBS). TIBS are payable when you have a compensable injury, are disabled, and have not reached maximum medical improvement. TIBS are payable when you are unable to obtain and retain employment due to a compensable... Read more →

My doctor has taken me off work due to my injury. I have received no benefits and my bank account is draining fast. What can I get to replace lost wages?

You are eligible to receive workers' compensation "temporary income benefits" (TIBS) if you meet certain requirements. Generally, those will be that (1) the insurance company has accepted your injury as compensable (i.e. covered and benefits are payable) (2) you are unable to do enough of your regular work or any... Read more →