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Matthew B. Lewis

Matthew B. Lewis

Board Certified in Workers' Compensation Law - MLF Legal, PLLC
  • Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation, Social Security Disability
  • Texas
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Biography

I represent injured and disabled people. I help people with work injuries pursue workers' compensation claims or sue their employer for damages. I help those who become disabled get social security disability. I also help people injured due to negligence obtain a recovery against those that caused their injuries. I am Board Certified in Workers' Compensation Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. I have been named a Texas SuperLawyer by Texas Monthly. The National Trial Lawyers have named me a Top 100 attorney in Texas. I was also named a Top 10 personal injury attorney in Texas by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys. You can check out our workers' compensation blog at https://www.mlflegal.com/category/workers-compensation/

Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Workers' Compensation
Social Security Disability
Additional Practice Area
  • Car Accidents
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Texas
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Languages
  • Spanish: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Attorney
Matt Lewis Law, P.C.
- Current
I represent people who have been injured and/or become disabled.
Attorney
Rogers, Booker & Lewis, P.C.
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I represent injured workers, medical providers, and those injured by other people's negligence.
Education
University of Houston Law Center
J.D. | Law
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Harding University
B.A. | Political Science
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Awards
Superlawyer
Texas Superlawyers
Top 100 in Texas
The National Trial Lawyers
Superlawyer
Texas Superlawyers
Top 100 in Texas
The National Trial Lawyers
Superlawyer
Texas Superlawyers
Top 100 in Texas
The National Trial Lawyers
Superlawyer
Texas Superlawyers
Top 100 in Texas
The National Trial Lawyers
Superlawyer
Texas Superlawyers
Top 100 in Texas
The National Trial Lawyers
Superlawyer
Texas Superlawyers
Top 100 in Texas
The National Trial Lawyers
Top 10 in Texas
National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys
Superlawyer
Texas Superlawyers
Superlawyer
Texas Superlawyers
Texas' Top Rated Lawyers
Dallas Morning News
Superlawyer
Texas Superlawyers
Rising Star
Texas Superlawyers
Top 40 Under 40
The National Trial Lawyers' Association
Rising Star
Texas Superlawyers
AV Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
Rising Star
Texas Superlawyers
Professional Associations
Planning & Zoning Commission, City of Saginaw, TX
Chairman 2009
- Current
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State Bar of Texas
Member
- Current
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Speaking Engagements
Appeals Panel Update, 2019 Advanced Workers' Compensation Law Conference, Austin, TX
State Bar Of Texas
I spoke to the workers' compensation lawyers in Texas about rulings issued by the Appeals Panel of the Division of Workers' Compensation for the past year.
Appeals Panel Update, 2020 Advanced Workers' Compensation Law Conference, Austin, TX
State
I provided a presentation to the State Bar about the significant workers' compensation appeals panel decisions for the prior year.
Certifications
Board Certified in Workers' Compensation Law
Texas Board Of Legal Specialization
Websites & Blogs
Website
Website
Blog
Videos
There is an old saying which states “Don’t bring a knife to a gun fight”.  If you attempt to handle a workers’ compensation claim without the proper tools, that... The Ultimate Survival Guide For Texas Injured Workers

There is an old saying which states “Don’t bring a knife to a gun fight”. If you attempt to handle a workers’ compensation claim without the proper tools, that...

Matt Lewis, from MLF Legal, interviews Dr. Flemming, from Injury 1 Clinics, regarding patient care.  They discuss medical treatment utilization review and the steps needed to get preauthorization for... Texas Workers Compensation: How To Get Medical Treatment Authorization

Matt Lewis, from MLF Legal, interviews Dr. Flemming, from Injury 1 Clinics, regarding patient care. They discuss medical treatment utilization review and the steps needed to get preauthorization for...

Dallas, Texas workers' compensation attorney Matt Lewis interviews Larry Beckham, a retired Benefit Review Officer from the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation.  They discuss what happens... Benefit Review Conference for Texas Work Injuries

Dallas, Texas workers' compensation attorney Matt Lewis interviews Larry Beckham, a retired Benefit Review Officer from the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation. They discuss what happens...

If you have disability under Texas workers compensation law, then you will be paid temporary income benefits.  In this video, Texas workers compensation attorneys Matt Lewis and Daniel Morris... Disability Under Texas Workers Compensation Law

If you have disability under Texas workers compensation law, then you will be paid temporary income benefits. In this video, Texas workers compensation attorneys Matt Lewis and Daniel Morris...

In a Texas workers compensation claim, you only have 90 days to dispute your first impairment rating.  You can do this by requesting a designated doctor or a benefit... How To Dispute Your Impairment Rating In A Texas Workers Comp Claim

In a Texas workers compensation claim, you only have 90 days to dispute your first impairment rating. You can do this by requesting a designated doctor or a benefit...

Many work injuries in Texas require causation evidence.  This is usually provided in a letter of causation.  In this video, the workers comp attorneys, Matt Lewis and Daniel... Letter of Causation: When Do You Need It, and What Goes In It?

Many work injuries in Texas require causation evidence. This is usually provided in a letter of causation. In this video, the workers comp attorneys, Matt Lewis and Daniel...

The attainment of maximum medical improvement and the certification of an impairment rating are two of the biggest events in a Texas workers' compensation claim.  In this video, Texas... Basics of MMI and Impairment Rating in Texas Workers' Compensation Injury Claims

The attainment of maximum medical improvement and the certification of an impairment rating are two of the biggest events in a Texas workers' compensation claim. In this video, Texas...

One of the most important decisions in a Texas workers' compensation claim is the initial choice of treating doctor.  Employers generally send injured workers to company doctors.  Adjusters... Texas Workers' Compensation: Choosing The Initial Treating Doctor

One of the most important decisions in a Texas workers' compensation claim is the initial choice of treating doctor. Employers generally send injured workers to company doctors. Adjusters...

Legal Answers
2 Questions Answered
Q. Can I work part time or even a full shift as long as they follow the time permitted restrictions?
A: You can return to work under modified duty. The insurance company will still owe you TIBs if you earn less than what you were making before you got hurt. The employer should honor the restrictions if they are going to put you back to work. If they don't, your doctor can take you back off work. A 2 hour restriction on any single movement, like lifting 5 pounds, means you can do that for a total of 2 hours during the work day. You can do activities that aren't restricted for the other time you will be at work.
Q. In Texas mind you, my husband i believe fractured his tibia on the job back 20 years ago during college years.
A: As you seem to have figured out, medical treatment for a covered workers' comp injury in Texas is available for life. The only limiting factors with that are that it has to be reasonable and necessary, and the treatment has to be related to the compensable (covered) injuries.

Regarding lost wages, anyone who misses work due to a compensable injury is entitled to temporary income benefits. However, eligibiity for those benefits end once the injured worker reaches maximum medical improvement. At this point, your husband is likely well past that point in his claim. So, I don't think he is going to be eligible for any monetary benefits at this time. He should use his PTO if he can.

For further information, please get my book - it's FREE - about Texas workers' compensation law called, "The Ultimate Survival Guide For Texas Injured Workers: Everything You Need To Know To Beat Insurance Companies At Their Games." The link is https://www.mlflegal.com/guide-for-texas-injured-workers-download/
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MLF Legal, PLLC
4925 Greenville Ave., Suite 200
Dallas, TX 75206
Telephone: (972) 644-1111
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed