Why is my workers’ comp case taking so long?
In the Texas Workers’ Compensation system, delays are not unusual and in fact the norm. There can be delays at every step. The delays can start with your employer not filing the report of injury timely with the Insurance Carrier. Delays can also occur from your treating doctor’s office, and delays can especially occur from the standpoint of the Division of Workers’ Compensation and their processing of your claim.
There can also be delays in scheduling a Benefit Review Conference or Contested Case Hearing, Designated Doctor and there will probably be resets. The adjuster can delay in sending the paperwork to your lawyer and often the adjuster will be hard to reach and often to return calls.
These delays coupled with the facts that most cases have some sort of denial makes this process very frustrating, especially if you are waiting for medical treatment or income Benefits. Another practical problem can be that waiting on medical procedures because of denials by the Insurance Company may have lasting effects on your condition.
There are many reasons for delays which your attorney may be able to eliminate.
There can also be delays in scheduling a Benefit Review Conference or Contested Case Hearing, Designated Doctor and there will probably be resets. The adjuster can delay in sending the paperwork to your lawyer and often the adjuster will be hard to reach and often to return calls.
These delays coupled with the facts that most cases have some sort of denial makes this process very frustrating, especially if you are waiting for medical treatment or income Benefits. Another practical problem can be that waiting on medical procedures because of denials by the Insurance Company may have lasting effects on your condition.
There are many reasons for delays which your attorney may be able to eliminate.
If you still have any questions, feel free to contact us. We are happy to assist you by phone, text, or email.
