When we think of work-related injuries, we often picture physical harm: broken bones, torn muscles, or head trauma. However, not all injuries are visible to the naked eye. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event on the job, such as a violent…
Every day, hardworking Tennesseans put their lives on the line in high-risk occupations to provide for their families and keep our economy running. From construction workers and farmers to healthcare and warehouse employees, these jobs are essential but come with inherent dangers that can lead to serious injuries or even death. If you or…
Part-time jobs are increasingly common, with many Tennesseans working multiple jobs to make ends meet. But what happens if you are injured while working a part-time job? Are you still entitled to workers’ compensation benefits? The short answer is yes, but there are some important considerations to keep in mind. A Knoxville workers’ compensation…
Musshur Meener v. Amazon, et al. Docket No. 2023-08-3737, State File No. 860283-2023 Appeal from the Court of Workers’ Compensation Claims Affirmed and Remanded Significance: This case concerns the requirement under Tennessee’s Workers’ Compensation Statute that the injured worker provide notice of his or her injury within 15 days of the incident. Background: Musshur…
In Delta Everett v. Lifestyle Staffing, The Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board finds that trial courts may apply work restrictions retroactively. Link to Appellate Board Decision: https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/workforce/documents/injuries/decisions/Everett_v_Life_Style_Staffing_Appeals_Board_Opinion.pdf Significance of Case: This case shows that an injured worker can collect temporary total disability after getting her doctor to backdate her work restrictions. Temporary total disability…
Tennessee’s Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board in Bibiane Francoeur v. Amerimed Medical Solutions, LLC holds that if an insured worker is restricted from driving, the employer does not have to provide transportation and can deny the worker disability payments if he or she cannot make it to work. In the case of Bibiane Francoeur v….
Why Is Maximum Medical Improvement So Important? After Reaching Maximum Medical Improvement, How Long Will It Take My Case to Settle? Which Workers’ Compensation Doctor Should I Pick? What Should I Do if My Workers’ Comp. Doctor Won’t Make the Referrals That I Need? While on Workers’ Comp. Can I Quit My Job? My…
We wrote recently about the process of filing for Workers’ Compensation benefits. If you haven’t read it yet, you can check it out here. The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development has detailed instructions on their website to help you through the process. In a perfect world, you would follow the process step…
The Lawyers of Brown & Roberto assist veterans whose claims have been denied, or who are seeking increased ratings. Why might your veterans disability claim be denied? You Were Unable to Establish a Connection Between Your Disability and Your Military Service Many Veterans’ claims are denied because the applicant was unable to establish a…
It happens when we least expect it, you are driving around taking care of your busy life and all of a sudden…you are hit by a careless driver. Now, after a car accident, you are injured and your car is damaged. After getting back from your doctor, you get a phone call and it’s…