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At Â鶹ÊÓƵ, the safety and well-being of our employees is a top priority. Workers’ Compensation is a state-regulated insurance program that provides benefits to employees who experience work-related injuries or illnesses. If your claim is approved, you may be eligible for medical care and wage replacement while you recover.

Our Human Resources team is here to support you through every step of the process — from reporting an incident to navigating treatment and benefits. We’re committed to ensuring that you receive the care and assistance you need to return to work safely and confidently.

Whether you're a faculty member, staff, student or hourly worker, understanding your rights and responsibilities under Workers’ Compensation helps protect you and your future. Let us help guide you through it.

What to Do If You’re Injured at Work?

1. Tell Your Supervisor Right Away Report the injury as soon as it happens. Quick reporting helps protect your eligibility for benefits.
2. Get Medical Help If needed, seek treatment from a provider who accepts Workers’ Compensation. Let them know your injury is work-related and covered by the State Office of Risk Management (SORM). If this is an emergency contact Lamar Police Department at 911 or 409-880-7777 or go to the nearest emergency room.

To find a Health Care Network provider:

• Go to 
• Click on “Find A Provider” (Located in the top right corner of home page)
• Choose "Careworks TX HCN" from menu 
• Choose “Address Search”
• Enter TX for state and enter the zip code
• Enter distance in miles 

For Provider Type, choose “Treating Providers” then click on "Find Providers" button at the bottom.

1. Contact Human Resources at 409-880-8375 or benefits@lamar.edu Our HR team will help you file your claim and communicate with SORM.
2. Complete the Required Forms Be sure to keep copies of all documents you submit. You’ll need to complete a few forms and submit them to Human Resources, including:
   • Employee’s Report of Injury (*submit within 24 hours or as soon as possible.)
3. Return to Work Upon Clearance Should your release include restrictions, we’ll consult with your department to explore possible accommodations.

Supervisor Responsibilities

1. • Complete Supervisor’s Investigation of Employee’s Accident/Incident Report (*submit within 24 hours or as soon as possible.)
   • Obtain (if applicable)

Who Handles Our Claims?

State Office of Risk Management (SORM)

P.O. Box 13777
Austin, TX 78711
(512) 475-1440 
Toll-Free: (877) 445-0006
Fax: (512) 370-9025