Work injuries can happen anytime, to anyone, even in seemingly low-risk environments. If you are injured at work you may be entitled workerscompensation benefits. If the accident was caused by a third party (someone who does not work for your employer), you may be entitled to additional compensation by filing a personal injury lawsuit…
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…
Workplace injuries can be overwhelming, but knowing your rights is essential to securing the compensation you deserve. Whether you’re dealing with a sudden accident or a gradual injury from repeated work conditions, acting quickly is crucial. A Knoxville workers’ compensation attorney or a Knoxville workplace injury lawyer can be your best ally in navigating…
It is not unusual for Workers’ Compensation Carriers to deny claims based upon an allegation of improper notice. Carla Scruggs v. Amazon.com Services, LLC, et al. (2022) discussed below details that notice is a weak argument for denying a Tennessee Workers’ Compensation claim. Facts and Background On April 9, 2021, while performing her duties…
Many Workers’ Compensation claimants are dissatisfied with their medical treatment for various reasons. Sometimes it is because the Workers’ Compensation insurance carrier won’t approve the medical treatment that is recommended from the Workers’ Compensation doctor. Other times it is because the Workers’ Compensation doctor won’t address the claimant’s complaints, says there is nothing that…
Dealing with a workplace injury can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to ensuring you receive the benefits you deserve. Understanding how your workers’ compensation is calculated and whether you’re being properly compensated can be challenging. This is where a Knoxville workplace injury lawyer can make all the difference. From determining if your pay…
Some injured workers decide to go it alone on their Workers’ Compensation claim for various reasons. Some do so because they are worried about paying an attorney or owing money in the end. Workers with this mindset do not realize that their attorney gets paid out of what it recovered for the worker. This…
In Tennessee, your Workers’ Compensation benefits are based on two-thirds of your Average Weekly Wage. Many claimants complain that the rate they are paid is far less than the two-thirds they are owed. The Goodman v. HBD Industries, Inc., 208 S.W.3d 373 (2006) case discussed below gives guidance on how to find out if…
The defense and energy industries have created a lot of opportunity here in East Tennessee, but the industries come with their share of risks as well. The Department of Energy Plants in East Tennessee have left a legacy of environmental contamination that continues to affect current and former workers at the Y-12 National Security…
Tennessee’s Workers’ Compensation Law has gone through significant changes since 2014 and now it’s far more difficult to prove your case if you’ve been injured at work than ever before. Those who have been injured at work, may need an attorney to guide them through the process and it’s normal to have a lot…