Whether you live or work in Texas or are an out-of-state worker injured while temporarily in Texas, we have the expertise to guide you through the medical and administrative process of workers’ comp.
When you are injured at work, you need medical care that is prompt, professional, and fully aligned with workers’ compensation requirements. At Patients Choice, we provide expert injury evaluation, treatment, and recovery services for Texas workers’ compensation cases and out-of-state workers’ comp claims.
Our Six (Dallas/FTWorth Base Clinics) are staffed by experienced physicians, rehabilitation specialists, and case managers who understand the unique demands of work injury cases. We coordinate directly with employers, insurance carriers, and attorneys to ensure you receive the necessary care without unnecessary delays.
Texas is a hub for construction, transportation, healthcare, and technology industries. With this diversity of jobs comes a wide range of potential workplace injuries. From sprains and fractures to repetitive motion injuries and post-accident rehabilitation, our clinic is equipped to treat them all.
With Six Convienet Clinics Located In North Ft Worth/Hurst/Euless Bedford, South Ft Worth, Arlington/Grand Prarie, North Dallas/Richardson, East Dallas/Pleasant Grove, Southdallas/Oakliff (Duncanville, Desoto, Lancaster).
We offer streamlined documentation and communication with your home state’s workers’ comp board or insurance provider for workers who travel frequently or visit from other states.
Our team understands the time sensitivity of work injuries. The faster you are assessed and treated, the better your chances for a complete recovery and a timely return to work.
Workers’ compensation in Texas operates differently from many other states. While some employers carry traditional workers’ comp insurance, others may opt for private injury benefit plans or be non-subscribers altogether.
If your employer carries Texas workers’ comp insurance, you are entitled to medical care and wage replacement benefits if you are injured. Our clinic is approved to treat workers’ comp patients and follows all required documentation and reporting protocols.
For patients from other states, we tailor our medical records, treatment notes, and communication to meet their home state’s specific requirements, ensuring their claims remain compliant.
If you work temporarily in Texas and sustain a job-related injury, you may still be covered under your state’s workers’ compensation laws. In these cases, we:
This approach prevents delays, ensures your claim remains valid, and allows you to receive continuous treatment while you are in Texas.
At Patients Choice, we see a broad spectrum of work-related injuries. Some of the most common include:
To get you safely back to work, we use a multidisciplinary approach that may include pain management, physical therapy, chiropractic care, and medication management.
One of the biggest challenges for injured workers is navigating the communication between employers, insurance adjusters, and medical providers. Our team handles this coordination for you so that you can focus on your recovery.
We send timely updates to all parties, ensure your treatment plan is authorized, and maintain complete compliance with reporting deadlines. This proactive communication helps prevent disputes or interruptions in your benefits.
Texas has its own workplace injury patterns shaped by its economic landscape. For example:
Because we understand these local trends, we can anticipate the types of injuries we are most likely to see and apply treatment strategies that get results.
When you arrive at Patients Choice, we will:
We also educate patients on at-home care, injury prevention, and what to expect during recovery.
Rehabilitation is a critical component of recovery. Our rehab programs are designed to restore strength, flexibility, and function while minimizing re-injury risk.
This may include:
Our goal is to help you recover and equip you with strategies to prevent future workplace injuries.
Pain can be one of the biggest obstacles to returning to work. Our clinic offers evidence-based pain management options, including non-opioid medications, therapeutic exercise, and targeted injections when appropriate.
By managing pain effectively, patients can participate more fully in therapy, accelerate healing, and resume normal activities faster.
The administrative side of workers’ comp can be overwhelming. Our case managers help with:
We take this burden off your shoulders so you can focus on getting better.
Texas hosts many visiting professionals, contractors, and temporary workers. If you are injured while working in Texas but your employer is based elsewhere, we can ensure your care meets your home state’s standards.
For more information on out-of-state workers’ rights, you can visit the U.S. Department of Labor website for detailed federal guidelines.
Dallas’s economy is powered by various industries, each with its own workplace hazards and injury trends. At Patients Choice, we adapt our treatment plans to the specific needs of your industry, ensuring that your recovery is not only medically sound but also relevant to your job’s demands.
Construction and Skilled Trades
The rapid urban development in areas throughout Texas has led to a high volume of construction projects. Workers in this field are at risk for falls from scaffolding, heavy equipment accidents, and repetitive strain from manual labor. We provide targeted musculoskeletal rehabilitation, fracture care, and functional mobility training for these injuries to help workers safely return to physically demanding roles.
Transportation and Logistics
With major freight routes running through Dallas via I-35, I-30, I-45, HWY 635, I20, 360, and US-75, transportation workers are prone to back injuries from loading cargo, whiplash from accidents, and chronic strain from prolonged driving. We focus on spine health, ergonomic guidance, and active recovery plans addressing pain relief and endurance for long shifts.
Healthcare and Service Industry
Nurses, caregivers, and hospitality workers often suffer from lifting injuries, slips, and repetitive movement strain. Our clinic incorporates gentle strengthening exercises, joint stabilization techniques, and job-specific return-to-work programs to reduce re-injury risk.
By tailoring our medical approach to the realities of your work environment, we treat your injury and set you up for long-term success in your career.
Texas is home to numerous large Corporations that are moving to the state of Texas. Each company’s workers’ comp process can vary, especially when dealing with out-of-state corporate policies.
At Patients Choice, we understand the procedures of many of the region’s largest employers, including retail, healthcare, transportation, and manufacturing. This familiarity allows us to streamline care and documentation, ensuring you meet Texas workers’ comp requirements and your employer’s internal protocols.
We regularly coordinate with HR departments, occupational health teams, and safety managers to ensure that our treatment notes, imaging, and progress reports align with your company’s requirements. Our goal is to keep your case moving forward without unnecessary delays, end it with a period after delay.
By anticipating employer-specific needs, we help injured workers maintain their benefits, avoid disputes, and return to work on a medically sound timeline.
Coordinated Care for Complex Injury Cases
Some workplace injuries involve more than just one type of treatment. For example, a severe back injury from a warehouse accident may require diagnostic imaging, physical therapy, pain management, and possibly surgical consultation.
At Patients Choice, we excel at coordinated care for complex cases. Our network includes orthopedic specialists, neurologists, chiropractors, physical therapists, and pain management physicians throughout Texas. We act as your central point of contact, updating each provider involved in your recovery on your progress and treatment plan.
We also handle the administrative side, ensuring that all referrals, approvals, and billing codes comply with Texas workers’ comp regulations and, if applicable, your home state’s requirements. This is especially valuable for workers from neighboring states like Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana, who may be treated under different guidelines.
Coordinated care reduces the stress of managing multiple appointments and improves recovery outcomes. When your treatment team works together from the start, there’s less chance of conflicting recommendations, missed milestones, or gaps in care. This approach reflects our commitment to comprehensive injury management for all workers based in Texas or traveling from out of state.
Texas is a central hub for industries that rely heavily on traveling employees, such as trucking, construction, and oilfield services. Many workers from surrounding states travel here for short-term projects or extended assignments. When these workers are injured in Texas, they may be unsure which workers’ compensation laws apply and how to get timely care without jeopardizing their benefits.
At Patients Choice, we have extensive experience guiding out-of-state employees through this process. We work with insurance carriers and employers to determine whether your claim should be handled under Texas law or your home state’s workers’ comp system. Our administrative team ensures that all necessary forms and reports are completed according to the correct state’s requirements.
Because we are familiar with multiple jurisdictions' medical and legal nuances, we can prevent delays caused by misfiled paperwork or missed deadlines. Whether you are a Louisiana welder working on a pipeline or truck driver injured during a delivery, we can provide you with the care and documentation you need to protect your claim and your health.
One of the most significant factors in a successful workers’ comp claim, whether in Texas or out of state, is how quickly you receive medical attention after an injury. Prompt evaluation supports faster recovery and strengthens your claim by establishing a clear medical record from the beginning.
At Patients Choice, we encourage injured workers to come in for assessment as soon as possible after an incident. This initial visit allows our physicians to document the exact nature of your injury, including the mechanism of injury, symptoms, and any visible signs such as swelling, bruising, or limited range of motion. These details are critical for both your treatment plan and the administrative process of securing benefits.
Early intervention also reduces the risk of complications. For example, a simple sprain left untreated can progress into chronic instability, while an untreated repetitive strain injury may lead to long-term tendon or nerve damage. When our Dallas-based providers catch these issues early, they can implement evidence-based therapies, from physical therapy and chiropractic adjustments to medication management, that reduce recovery time and improve long-term outcomes.
For out-of-state workers, timely care is equally important. If you wait until you return home to see a doctor, your claim could face delays or even disputes over whether the injury is truly work-related. By seeking treatment immediately, you establish a strong link between the workplace incident and your injury, regardless of your home state’s jurisdiction.
Our clinic is strategically located to serve employees from across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, including those injured in high-traffic areas like North FTW / Hurst / Euless Bedford, South FTW, Arlington / Grand Prairie, North Dallas / Richardson, East Dallas / Pleasant Grove, South Dallas / Oakcliff, Duncanville, Desoto, Lancaster, Irving, and Arlington. We also offer flexible scheduling and same-day appointments for urgent cases, ensuring you don’t lose valuable time in the workers’ comp process.
Additionally, we coordinate with your employer and insurance adjuster to confirm coverage and pre-authorization, preventing unexpected bills or service interruptions. This proactive approach gives you peace of mind, knowing that your medical care and claim are moving forward without unnecessary obstacles.
By promptly addressing injuries and documenting every step of your care, Patients Choice helps safeguard your health and your workers’ comp benefits. Whether you’re a Texas resident or an out-of-state employee temporarily working here, early medical intervention can make the difference between a smooth recovery and a drawn-out, stressful process.
Injury Trends in the Workforce
Understanding local injury patterns helps us provide targeted, effective treatment for our patients. With its diverse economy, Texas sees a wide range of workplace injuries.
We also treat many injuries from the transportation sector, including commercial truck accidents and rideshare-related incidents, this continues to be a greater need given the increased migration to Texas from all across America.
By recognizing these trends, Patients Choice can design treatment protocols that address Texas most common injury types, whether the patient is covered under Texas workers’ comp or an out-of-state plan. Our approach is rooted in evidence-based care, ensuring that every treatment plan supports both recovery and a safe return to work.
Streamlined Care for Traveling and Contract Workers
Texas is a central hub for contract work and short-term job assignments, attracting professionals nationwide. When injured on the job, these workers face a unique challenge: navigating workers’ compensation between two different states.
At Patients Choice, we have developed a streamlined care process for traveling employees. Upon intake, we immediately gather details about your home state’s workers’ comp requirements. This ensures that our medical records, diagnostic results, and treatment updates are formatted and delivered in a way that supports your case, no matter where your employer is based.
Our staff is skilled at working with multi-state employers, third-party administrators, and national insurance carriers. We prioritize fast scheduling, same-week specialist referrals when needed, and proactive communication so your treatment remains uninterrupted even if you return to your home state during recovery.
In many cases, patients can start treatment with us in any of our locations conveniently located in the DFW areas, and transition seamlessly to a provider near their permanent residence, without having to repeat evaluations or lose claim progress. This level of coordination reduces stress and helps you focus on getting better rather than dealing with bureaucratic roadblocks.
Proactive Injury Prevention Education
Recovering from a work injury is essential, but preventing the next one is equally critical. At Patients Choice, we integrate injury prevention education into every recovery plan, especially for workers who return to high-risk environments.
We provide personalized guidance on:
By investing in both recovery and prevention, we help ensure that workers return to their roles with greater resilience and a reduced risk of re-injury. This dual focus benefits employees, employers, and insurers alike, making it a core part of our approach to Texas and out-of-state workers’ comp care.
Our patients come from across Dallas/FTW Metroplex and beyond, including:
We also see injured patients from neighboring states while on assignment in Texas.
If you are outside the DFW Metroplex and need a worker’s comp provider in the state of Texas, please call us to help find you a convenient provider near you.
Every injured worker has the right to:
For more details on Texas-specific workers’ comp laws, you can visit the Texas Department of Insurance – Workers’ Compensation Division for official information.
Not all medical providers understand the requirements of both Texas and out-of-state workers’ comp systems. Choosing a clinic like Patients Choice ensures your case is handled correctly from day one.
With decades of combined experience, a commitment to personalized care, and deep knowledge of the state of Texas's work injury landscape, we are here to help you recover and return to your job safely.
If you have been injured on the job in the state of Texas or while working in Texas from another state, do not wait to get care. The sooner you are evaluated, the stronger your workers’ comp case will be and the better your chances for a full recovery.
Call us today at 972-972-9999 to schedule your appointment or visit our clinic to speak with our injury care team. We are here to guide you through the medical, administrative, and recovery process with professionalism and compassion.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is an excellent resource for general workplace safety information, including injury prevention and employee rights.
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