Workers Compensation

Getting hurt on the job can lead to significant expenses and losses such as medical bills and missed income. And while workers’ compensation helps injured employees, benefits are limited. Fortunately, many victims can also file a personal injury lawsuit against negligent third parties. It’s important to know the circumstances which allow victims to file these…

Yes, you could qualify for workers’ compensation benefits in Chattanooga if your job duties are the primary cause of your repetitive stress injuries and you report them in a timely manner. You can receive workers’ compensation benefits for RSIs just like you can for injuries that happen suddenly, but work-related RSIs can be harder to…

After you get hurt at work in Chattanooga, local support is important for your recovery and your workers’ compensation claim. Fortunately, Chattanooga offers a variety of clinics, rehab centers, physical therapy providers, and other support resources. The first step after a sudden injury is medical evaluation and treatment as quickly as possible. If your injury…

We often think about workers’ compensation cases revolving around sudden or catastrophic workplace accidents. A worker gets hurt, they go to the hospital, the company pays for their care, and they return to work once they are able. It sounds simple, but these cases are often far more complex. Unfortunately, many injuries develop slowly over…

Recent statistics indicate that over 250,000 Tennesseans experience serious mental illness each year. Given the well-recognized fact that mental health conditions tend to be underdiagnosed and systemically overlooked, it’s likely that the actual number of community members impacted by mental illness is much, much higher. Mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, and PTSD can seriously…

Tennessee summers are known for being brutal. Those who work outside face sweltering heat, humidity that’s impossible to escape, and intense sun. These factors can make every shift dangerous for those who regularly work outside, including construction workers, landscapers, road crews, and farmhands. Without the right precautions and sufficient hydration, those who work outside run…

Older Tennessee residents and anyone with a disability may need help from private or family caregivers during their lifetime. Caregivers help with many different functions that can cause injuries. Some of these functions include lifting and moving patients, performing household chores such as cleaning, cooking, bathing patients, tending to their medical needs, and other daily…

Trucks keep the US economy going. They help supply grocery stores, move construction equipment, deliver building supplies, and more. According to the American Trucking Association (ATA), there are almost 15 million big rigs on US roadways, carrying almost 75% of our freight by weight. Trucks and truck drivers are essential. However, they’re also the source…

After a car accident, you may find out that you need around-the-clock medical care. This can cause you to be out of work and lose the necessary income to help you and your family stay afloat. As a result, your bills from emergency room visits, surgeries, physical therapy, and prescriptions may start to accumulate quickly.…

Similar to physical injuries, mental health conditions and psychological injuries can arise at any time on the job and cause a great deal of pain, suffering, anxiety, and hardship. If you developed a mental health problem or psychological injury while completing your work-related tasks, you may be able to file a workers’ compensation claim. If…