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First Responders Fight Workers' Comp Hurdles in Fort Worth

First Responders Fight Workers' Comp Hurdles in Fort Worth

Dallas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · The Daily News Now!

March 16, 20262m 6s

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Fort Worth first responders face significant challenges in the citys workers compensation system, with delays and denials from administrator Sedgwick making it difficult to receive proper care after job-related injuries. Key cases include firefighter Caleb Halvorson and officer Bobbie Sanchez, who both experienced months of back-and-forth with city leaders and struggled with physical therapy approvals. Families and advocates argue that the network lacks enough experts for high-risk injuries. First responders express growing frustration and distrust, with some using personal insurance after denials and others reporting slow responses from claims adjusters. City officials promise fixes, including a new dedicated case manager and quarterly meetings to cut delays, but some say the problems run deeper than one company.

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