Court Upholds Judge's Order Striking Self-Represented Worker's Exhibits

A Texas appellate court ruled that a self-represented worker’s procedural flubs were fatal to her challenge to the scope of her compensable injury, the date she reached maximum medical improvement and her impairment rating. Case: Davila v. Texas Mutual Insurance Co., No. 03-19-00366-CV, 03/12/2020, published. Facts: Rhonda Davila injured her back while at work in April 2016. Texas Mutual Insurance Co. accepted liability but disputed her claim that she suffered a lumbar sprain/strain. The carrier also challenged Davila’s asserted date of maximum medical improvement and her i...