If you’ve been injured on the job, one of the first questions you may ask is whether you really need a Knoxville workers’ compensation attorney for your claim. The answer depends on the nature of your injury. However, when that injury threatens your ability to work in the future, the stakes rise dramatically. Contact…
The Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board in Parcher v. Modern Business Inc. holds that a doctor may rescind his/her opinion on Maximum Medical Improvement. The result is that temporary disability benefits should resume. These are the benefits that an injured worker is paid while recovering from a work-related injury. Disputes over whether an injury…
The Tennessee Workers Compensation Board held in Moon v. First Fleet Inc., that the proof necessary to obtain medical benefits in a case is a lower standard of proof than that of a final trial. This case concerns whether an employer must provide a panel of specialists after an authorized treating physician recommends further…
When Tennessee lawmakers overhauled the workers’ compensation system in 2014, the reform was marketed as a way to create a “fairer” and more efficient system. The data tells a different story. An analysis of more than 157,000 Tennessee workers’ compensation claims closed between 2009 and 2023 shows that while cases now resolve faster, injured…
If you have been injured on the job in Tennessee, you are likely wondering how long you can count on workers’ compensation to support you while you recover. The good news is that all necessary medical care related to your workplace injury will be covered for as long as treatment is needed. However, when…
The case of Jo Carol Edwards v. Peoplease, LLC, et al. is an important Tennessee workers’ compensation decision that clarifies when an aggravation of a pre-existing condition is compensable under the Workers’ Compensation Reform Act of 2013. Jo Carol Edwards, a truck driver for Peoplease, was injured in a work-related accident on August 14,…
Under Tennessee law, an injured worker’s exclusive remedy is generally against his or her employer under workers’ compensation. There are some exceptions. For example, you may have both a worker’s compensation claim and a negligence (or tort) claim against another party if that other party is separate from the employer. The Tennessee Supreme Court’s…
If you have been hurt at work in Tennessee, the steps you take in the days and weeks following your injury can significantly impact your ability to receive the benefits you deserve. Proper documentation creates a clear record that protects your rights and strengthens your workers’ compensation claim. Here’s what you need to know….
The Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board decision is important because it upheld a trial court decision that an injured worker has a right to privacy over his banking information and may protect himself from having to turn over his bank statements. In the case Robert Anderson v. U.S. Foods, Inc., et al., the Tennessee…
Shoulder injuries are some of the most common — and most disabling — workplace injuries. If you hurt your shoulder on the job, you may struggle with lifting, reaching, pushing, pulling, or even performing basic daily tasks. In many cases, these injuries require surgery and can lead to long-term or permanent restrictions. If you…