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The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) can help if you are hurt or get sick at work. This includes mental trauma injuries from a work-related event.
Information for employers with an employee impacted by this event.
Are you a…
- first responder,
- school district employee,
- medical personnel, or
- other affected employee?
We help injured employees with their workers’ compensation claims.
You may need help with:
- Filing a claim for medical or income benefits.
- Reporting your claim to your employer.
- Filling out forms.
- Finding a doctor who can treat you.
- Knowing what to do if your claim is denied.
If you are a family member of an employee who died on the job, you may be able to get death and burial benefits.
Claim questions:
For specific questions about your workers’ compensation claim or to request to meet with DWC staff in Uvalde call Kim Shute, DWC Claims and Customer Services at 800-252-7031, extension 32220 or email kim.shute@tdi.texas.gov
General questions:
Call our toll-free number at 800-252-7031, option 1 or visit the injured employee homepage.