Workers Compensation

One of the first questions we hear from new workers’ compensation clients is, “How long does it take to get workers’ compensation benefits in Tennessee?” This is normal—when your paycheck stops and your expenses do not, you want to get your wage replacement checks coming in as quickly as possible. The answer is not the…

Workplace injuries can be highly disruptive to your professional and personal life. To make matters worse, if you have been injured at work, the path back to health and normalcy can be complicated. Many workers’ compensation cases result in doctors requiring patients to be placed on light-duty restrictions upon returning to their jobs. These restrictions…

According to data shared during this year’s Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference, Tennesseans filed over 88,000 workers’ compensation claims in 2024. Workplace accidents and injuries are far too common, and their consequences can extend far beyond the confines of an employee’s job site. From medical bills to lost wages and reduced capacity to work, the…

According to a recent research study, approximately 7% of all workers’ compensation claims are initially denied. While some denials make sense, others are issued as a result of avoidable mistakes and miscommunications. Thankfully, the team at Rocky McElhaney Law Firm knows a thing or two about what works – and what does not – when…

Workplace injuries happen all the time in Tennessee, and they occur across all industries. The Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development reported 164 fatal workplace accidents and 64,000 non-fatal workplace accidents (including government employees) in 2023. In many of those cases, workers’ compensation came into play. If you have been injured on the job…

If you experience a neck injury on the job, it can affect about every aspect of your life. For example, you may spend most of your days in pain, be out of work, and be struggling to make ends meet. However, the good news is that you may be eligible to file for workers’ compensation…

Imagine you were hurt at work and did everything you were supposed to do. You filed a claim, sought medical care, and told your boss. Then, after all those steps, you are left waiting for the claim to process and the much-needed financial support to come through. In truth, a variety of factors contribute to…

Suffering an injury while on the job is undoubtedly stressful, but the complexity intensifies when the individual responsible works for a different company. Should you file a workers’ compensation claim or a third-party injury claim? Luckily, Rocky McElhaney Law Firm handles both types of injury cases, so we’re ready to help no matter what option…

If you suffer a workplace injury, you may be out of work for weeks or months, losing needed income, accumulating costly medical bills, and stressing over how you will pay your day-to-day expenses going forward. Luckily, employees in Tennessee are typically eligible for workers’ compensation benefits, which can help ease some of your stress while…

No matter your profession, all Nashville workers can be susceptible to job site hazards. Whether it is heavy machinery, dealing with hazardous materials or repeated strain activity, any profession can lead to bodily injury. If you are reading this article, you have likely suffered a job site injury and been granted workers’ compensation benefits, but…