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Who can help me if I get sick or injured at work?
If you become sick or are injured at work there is help. DWC claims and customer services staff talk about all the ways we are here for you.
Injured employee resources
Workers’ compensation is an insurance program managed by the State of Texas. It provides pay and medical benefits to employees who have a work-related injury or illness. Not all Texas employers provide workers' compensation insurance, but most do. Your employer must have workers' compensation insurance for you to get benefits.
Don’t miss out on receiving important notices about your claim. If your address or phone number changes, call DWC at 800-252-7031, option 1.
Your Guide to Workers' Comp video series
DWC
- Regulates workers’ compensation benefits in Texas. DWC does not pay benefits on workers’ compensation claims. Insurance carriers pay workers' compensation benefits.
- Helps resolve disputes with insurers and employers.
- Provides workplace safety and health services.
- Can help with your claim. Just call 800-252-7031, option 1.
- Will meet with you in person at offices across Texas.
- Can help you file a complaint.
If you are injured
Report the injury or illness to your employer. DWC will send you a notice of injury packet with the following documents:
- Notice of Injury letter (CS-41)
- DWC Form-041, Employee's Claim for Compensation for a Work-Related Injury or Occupational Disease
- Injured Employee Rights and Responsibilities
- Return-to-Work Information and Workplace Safety Tips for Injured Employees
- Injured Employee Checklist
If you don't get a packet or need help with your claim, call DWC at 800-252-7031, option 1.
First responders
- First responder FAQs
- Expedited medical disputes – a first responder request for medical dispute resolution must be accelerated by DWC and given priority (see Texas Labor Code §504.055). Use box 10 to request a first responder's expedited medical contested case hearing or box 2 to request an expedited medical fee dispute.
- Office of Injured Employee Counsel first responder liaison
Getting help
- Call 800-252-7031, option 1 to speak to a customer assistant
- Visit our nearest office
- Come to an education session
- Watch the Your Guide to Workers' Comp video series
- Safety Violations Hotline - call 800-452-9595 to report safety issues.
Forms
- DWC Form-041, Employee's Claim for Compensation for a Work-Related Injury or Occupational Disease
- DWC Form-045, Request to Schedule, Reschedule, or Cancel a Benefit Review Conference (BRC), or to Proceed Directly to Contested Case Hearing (CCH)
- DWC Form-048, Request to Get Reimbursed for Travel Costs
- DWC Form-053, Employee Request to Change Treating Doctor
- more employee forms
For more information
- Benefits - explains the different types of workers’ compensation benefits.
- Find a doctor - how to find a doctor to treat your injury.
- Frequently Asked Questions - others may have the same questions as you.
- Dispute Resolution - shows you the dispute resolution process.
- Office of Injured Employee Counsel - can help with a dispute.
- Return-to-Work: Getting Back to Work After Your Injury - gets you back to work.
Last updated:
9/12/2018