Self-Represented Worker's Claim Shouldn't Have Been Dismissed

A Texas appellate court ruled that a self-represented worker’s claim should not have been dismissed due to a lack of prosecution. Case: Griffin v. American Zurich Insurance Co., No. 05-19-00630-CV, 04/21/2021, published. Facts: Trent S. Griffin suffered injuries at work in February 2012. His employer had workers’ compensation coverage with the American Zurich Insurance Co. Zurich began paying temporary income benefits. The Texas Workers' Compensation Division designated a doctor to determine whether Griffin had reached maximum medical improvement and assign an impairme...