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…

Warehouse work comes with inherent dangers that require thorough training and vigilance to mitigate. Despite precautions, accidents can still occur, posing serious risks to employees. Unfortunately, no matter how careful and cautious you are, work-related accidents can still happen in these types of fast-paced and laborious environments. The following are seven of the greatest risks…

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…

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…

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…

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…