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The Texas Tribune recently released an article inquiring into what could be systematic discrimination from insurance companies against minorities attempting to obtain workers’ compensation benefits.

The article focuses on a case handled by an Austin Lawyer who became convinced his client was treated unjustly due to the color of his skin. This caused the lawyer to wonder about the many African American and Hispanic workers seeking legal assistance and their rate of receiving assistance. The reply he received from the Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation was disheartening and provided no real answer.

Doyle Dennis Avery LLP has initiated suit against Indemnity Insurance  (“Indemnity”), Gallagher Bassett Claims, Inc. (“Gallagher”), and the assigned claims adjuster for defendants combined efforts in wrongfully processing plaintiff’s claim for workers’ compensation benefits following his at-work injury.

The JDSupra Business Advisor released an article highlighting the legal theories our attorneys’ designed to hold both a worker’s compensation insurer and its Third Party Administrator (“TPA”) liable for improper claims processions actions. In growing fashion, insurance companies “outsource” claims processing to TPAs in order to underwrite risks but still benefit from a TPA’s profit-driven tactics. In turn, the TPA escapes liability because it  doesn’t enter into a contractual agreement within the policyholder; but times are changing.

Doyle Dennis Avery LLP proudly recognizes founding partners Mike Doyle upon receiving recognition from the most respected peer-review publications in the legal profession. Best Lawyers awarded Attorney
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Scaffolding is a common site at construction yards. It is also a prime source for construction injuries. According to OSHA, 54 workers were killed in scaffolding accidents in 2009. The Bureau of Labor and Statistics also says that 72% of injuries are due to the planking giving way, the employee slipping, or an object falling from above. All of these are preventable injuries.