Law Office of Alan Tysinger

Changing Treating Doctor in Texas Workers' Compensation: Appealing a Denial

A form DWC-53 must be filed with the Division of Workers' Compensation to obtain a new treating doctor unless the claim is a network claim or an informal network claim under a political subdivision. Often the Division will deny a DWC-53 request. If DWC-53 is denied, employee can file DWC-45... Read more →

Changing Treating Doctor in Texas Workers' Compensation: Justifying the Reason for Change

Changing treating doctor with a form DWC-53 requires justification by valid reason. Examples of valid reasons for change could include, depending on the facts of the case, any or all of the following: I do not see the doctor, only the PA or FNP. Therefore I have no relationship with... Read more →

If my workers' compensation claim is under a Texas Workers' Compensation Certified Healthcare Network, does the adjuster choose my doctor instead of me?

If my workers' compensation claim is under a Texas Workers' Compensation Certified Healthcare Network, does the adjuster choose my doctor instead of me? Texas workers' compensation law allows an employer to choose whether or not to purchase an insurance policy requiring injured employees to receive medical care for injuries solely... Read more →

Changing Treating Doctor in Texas Workers' Compensation: DWC-53 Best Practices

Changing primary treating doctor in Texas workers' compensation claims is a right held by the employee. When the claim is non-network or not subject to a political subdivision informal network, a form DWC-53 must ordinarily be filed. Some best practices for completing this form include: Do not use only the... 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 →