Workers Compensation
My Workers’ Compensation Case Did Not Settle at BRC. What’s Next?
Also known as an Alternative Dispute Resolution, a Benefit Review Conference (BRC) is a type of informal event designed to settle a workers’ compensation dispute. Such conferences can be requested by either party, i.e. the employee or employer/ insurance company, to dispute a workers’ compensation denial or approval, respectively. If you are a Nashville, TN…
Read MoreHow Suspension Trauma Leads to Long-Term and Catastrophic Injuries
There are certain jobs and careers that require workers to be suspended by harness and pulleys, such as: construction, landscaping, warehousing, painters, outdoor cable installers, electricians, and so forth. The first thing most of us think about when it comes to injuries to workers who work at a significant height is the injuries sustained from…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know about Death Benefits from Workers’ Compensation
In Rochester, Michigan, a regular oil change at a Jeep dealership took a turn for the worst. An employee was responsible for accidentally driving over another coworker who unfortunately died instantly. Unfortunately, due to Michigan law, the employee’s family has no choice but to sue the Jeep owner to seek some compensation for their deceased’s…
Read MoreWhat Are the Worst Types of Construction Site Accident Injuries?
Construction sites are one of the most dangerous work environments. From heavy equipment, materials, and tools swinging through the air, to explosive liquids and powerful and dangerous machines, there are many ways in which a worker can find themselves injured on the job. These injuries are often severe, and it is not unheard of for…
Read MoreThe Effects of an IME on Your Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Claim
When you are injured at work, there are a few hoops you need to jump through to get your workers’ compensation benefits. First, you must report the injury as soon as possible. Then you must be examined by a doctor. While this is to be expected, you may not know that in Tennessee, you also…
Read MoreCan I Get a Lump-Sum Settlement for Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
Once an injured or ill worker reaches maximum medical improvement, a worker can consider a lump sum settlement. Maximum medical improvement is the time when additional medical treatments are not likely to improve your health – though additional treatments can keep your health stable. Workers should not seek to settle their work injury claim before…
Read MoreDespite Safety Measures, Workers Keep Getting Injured at Amazon
Amazon has some major stepping up to do when it comes to mitigating on-the-job injuries. As one of the top employers of warehouse workers in the U.S., the numbers for serious workplace injuries are disheartening to say the least. For 2020, the Strategic Organizing Center reported that for every 100 Amazon warehouse workers, 5.9 suffered…
Read MoreInjured at Work in Tennessee? Here Are Some Common Misconceptions
With June designated as National Safety Month by the National Safety Council (NSC), we wanted to take the opportunity to inform those injured on the job in Tennessee of their rights. Going to work shouldn’t cause you to worry about returning home in one piece at the end of the day. However, too many people…
Read MoreCould My Employer Deny My Workers’ Compensation Claim?
Under the Workers’ Compensation laws in Tennessee, most businesses having more than five employees must carry insurance to cover any injuries sustained by workers on the job. With certain exceptions, virtually every injury incurred by workers on the job is eligible for workers’ compensation coverage. Although the employer cannot deny your workers’ comp benefits outright,…
Read MoreWorkers’ Compensation and Immediate Medical Needs
If you have sustained any type of injury or illness in your workplace, whether it is minor or extremely urgent, it is important to move forward quickly to obtain a medical evaluation and treatment. This is important not only for your recovery and health, but also for securing the maximum amount of workers’ comp benefits…
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