Workers Compensation
Claiming Workers’ Compensation for ACL & MCL Tears
Knee injuries are a common workplace occurrence. Workers can suffer knee injuries due to vehicle accidents, construction accidents, machine malfunction, and many other reasons. Knee injuries can occur due to lifting, twisting, falling the wrong way, or just due to an unusual movement. One common type of knee is injury is a torn ligament. The…
Read MoreCan You Collect Workers’ Compensation for a COVID Vaccine Injury?
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread (nearly 500,000 Americans have died), there is some hope for the future. Several vaccines have been approved by the FDA to help prevent the disease. More vaccines are being developed. Booster shots to help prevent serious health consequences from the mutations and variants of COVID-19 are also being…
Read MoreHow COVID-19 Vaccinations May Affect Claims for Workers’ Compensation
Two vaccines, created by Pfizer and Moderna, have been approved by the FDA for immediate use to treat COVID-19, and there are others that may be available soon. Hopefully, by the end of summer, everyone who is able can get a vaccine against the coronavirus. As the vaccines become available, employers need to consider whether…
Read MorePermanent Disability Benefits After Reaching Maximum Medical Improvement
Accidents happen. Sometimes these accidents occur at a place of business, however, and depending on the severity of the injuries they cause, you may be entitled to compensation. Workers’ compensation is in place for just that – a financial safety net to cover medical expenses, leave from work, and traumatic dues. But what happens if…
Read MoreNew Tool in Tennessee Aids the Filing of Workers’ Compensation Claims
The Tennessee Bureau of Workers’ Compensation has released a brand-new tool that helps injured workers file their workers’ compensation. In a news release from the Bureau, the “WC Bot” was created in response to a study conducted that found completing the necessary forms to file a claim is a major roadblock to those seeking workers’…
Read MoreHow Does Mediation Work in a Workers’ Compensation Case?
The majority of workers’ compensation cases end in settlement between the insurance company and the injured worker. Settling one of these cases from the vantage point of the injured worker is advantageous for several reasons, including bypassing the time, risk, and hassle of hearing before a worker’s comp judge. A settlement may be worked on…
Read MoreCan a Lien be Filed Against My Workers’ Compensation Settlement?
Suffering an injury on the job in Tennessee is never easy. You will miss time at work, struggle to pay the bills, and might not have an answer as to when you can return to work. Filing a workers’ compensation claim is one of the best ways for you to receive money while not working…
Read MoreCommon Forklift Injuries Leading to Workers’ Compensation Claims
Companies throughout Tennessee often rely on their employees to operate forklifts. These pieces of heavy machinery help make it easier to load and unload trucks, move heavy items, and clear space on loading docks. When a forklift is present every employee, including the operator of the forklift, should be paying close attention to what is…
Read MoreA Happy Worker Will Be a Healthy Worker Post-COVID-19
Anyone who’s been paying attention to what’s happening in the world over the last few months understands just how tough things are for much of our workforce. The COVID-19 pandemic has struck a massive blow to the United States; the likes of which haven’t been seen in over a century. When you think of a…
Read MoreAre You Eligible for Workers’ Compensation as a Remote Worker?
Workers’ compensation is available for Chattanooga employees who suffer injury or illness when the injury stems from and occurs during the course of employment, regardless of the location in which the injury happens. However, what is not always clear are the details of where and when an employee is “working.” In some cases, it can…
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