Workers Compensation
Same Job Site, Different Companies: Is It a Work Comp Claim or Not?
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…
Read MoreHow Rocky McElhaney Law Firm Works to Maximize Your Workers’ Compensation Settlement
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…
Read MoreShould I Take a Structured Settlement for My Workers’ Compensation Claim?
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…
Read MoreWhat Is Permanent Total Disability for Workers’ Compensation?
In Tennessee, there are different types of workers’ compensation disability benefits for those who have been injured on the job. Therefore, if you have been severely injured and do not think that you can return to work in the future, you may be wondering what qualifies as permanent total disability for workers’ compensation. When it…
Read MoreShould I Claim Workers’ Compensation If I’m Assaulted at My Job in Tennessee?
Are you worried about the safety of your workplace? Unfortunately, workplace violence is becoming more common, and it can cause physical harm and emotional trauma to employees. In 2020 alone, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recorded 392 workplace homicides and a shocking 37,060 nonfatal injuries caused by intentional harm to employees while on…
Read MoreNashville Athletes May Get Workers’ Compensation, Too
Not every job is a safe, boring routine. Not every job is safe, period. Occupational hazards are everywhere, in pretty much every field in some form or another. Certain jobs are especially prevalent with accident potential. This is why workers’ compensation exists. If you’re employed and get hurt on the job, you’re potentially eligible to…
Read MoreMy 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…
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