We are here for you
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,
- medical personnel, or
- 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.
Safety resources
- Hurricane, Flood, and Tornado Recovery and Clean-Up Safety Fact Sheet (English / Spanish)
- Personal Protective Equipment Fact Sheet (English / Spanish)
- Basic First Aid Fact Sheet (English / Spanish)
- Health Recommendations for Relief Workers Fact Sheet (English)
- Power Line Safety Fact Sheet (English / Spanish)
Find more free safety resources on our workplace safety publications page.
Claim questions:
For specific questions about your workers’ compensation claim, contact DWC Outreach and Claims Services single point of contact Rose Menchaca at 800-252-7031, extension 37542 or email Rose.Menchaca@tdi.texas.gov.
General questions:
Call our toll-free number at 800-252-7031, option 1 or visit the injured employee homepage.