Workers Compensation

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…

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…

Within warehouse environments, various types of work-related injuries can and do occur. In some cases, these injuries happen when employers cut corners on safety or compel fast-paced work beyond reasonable expectations. In other cases, work hazards are ignored, which can lead to severe work injuries. Warehouses are the scenes of constant activity, such as forklifts…

Generally, there are two different ways that an employee can seek workers’ compensation benefits in Tennessee or Georgia. The first way is that the worker has an accident at work such as a slip and fall that causes him/her to need medical care. The second way is for the worker to suffer an “occupational illness.”…

In the event the workers’ compensation doctor assigned to you determines you are able to return to work, but with certain restrictions, this is referred to as returning to work on light duty. The restrictions involved with light duty work can be either temporary or permanent. While you are still seeing your doctor and in…

Direct care work is one of the fastest-growing job sectors in the United States. There is a demand for caretakers because there are many aging people who are only getting older and struggling more with their mobility. In addition to those aging individuals, there are plenty of others who are disabled and in need of…

Our Tennessee attorneys are asked this question often. Although the answer is complex, and every person’s situation is unique, this blog will touch on some of the issues that may come up when you suffer a workplace injury while planning for your retirement. We can’t foresee on-the-job accidents, but we can rely on workers’ compensation…

The knee is one of the most useful and important joints in our bodies. It allows us to run, jump, sit and squat. If you’ve injured your knee, you know how much you depend on it every day. And, if you have a job that requires you to move around a lot, an injury can…

In Tennessee, the Workers’ Compensation system is a no-fault system. The injured worker receives benefits (medical and compensation) regardless of the responsible party in the job-related incident. The injury must have arisen out of and during the course of employment. Employers have the responsibility to pay these benefits to injured workers and they must be…

Many workers in Tennessee rely on their paychecks on a weekly basis to handle expenses related to mortgage, rent, food, utilities, bills, childcare, and more. However, if during the course of your work duties you get hurt, what happens? You may feel concern immediately about your health, getting better, your paycheck, and the bills that…