When Tennessee lawmakers overhauled the workers’ compensation system in 2014, the reform was marketed as a way to create a “fairer” and more efficient system. The data tells a different story. An analysis of more than 157,000 Tennessee workers’ compensation claims closed between 2009 and 2023 shows that while cases now resolve faster, injured…
If you have been injured on the job in Tennessee, you are likely wondering how long you can count on workers’ compensation to support you while you recover. The good news is that all necessary medical care related to your workplace injury will be covered for as long as treatment is needed. However, when…
The case of Jo Carol Edwards v. Peoplease, LLC, et al. is an important Tennessee workers’ compensation decision that clarifies when an aggravation of a pre-existing condition is compensable under the Workers’ Compensation Reform Act of 2013. Jo Carol Edwards, a truck driver for Peoplease, was injured in a work-related accident on August 14,…
Under Tennessee law, an injured worker’s exclusive remedy is generally against his or her employer under workers’ compensation. There are some exceptions. For example, you may have both a worker’s compensation claim and a negligence (or tort) claim against another party if that other party is separate from the employer. The Tennessee Supreme Court’s…
If you have been hurt at work in Tennessee, the steps you take in the days and weeks following your injury can significantly impact your ability to receive the benefits you deserve. Proper documentation creates a clear record that protects your rights and strengthens your workers’ compensation claim. Here’s what you need to know….
The Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board decision is important because it upheld a trial court decision that an injured worker has a right to privacy over his banking information and may protect himself from having to turn over his bank statements. In the case Robert Anderson v. U.S. Foods, Inc., et al., the Tennessee…
Shoulder injuries are some of the most common — and most disabling — workplace injuries. If you hurt your shoulder on the job, you may struggle with lifting, reaching, pushing, pulling, or even performing basic daily tasks. In many cases, these injuries require surgery and can lead to long-term or permanent restrictions. If you…
How to combat an Independent Contractor Defense to a Workers’ Compensation claim with the help of a Knoxville workers’ compensation attorney: In the case of Julia Havey v. SageHome, LLC, d/b/a New Bath Today (Docket No. 2024-60-3630), the Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board affirmed and remanded a trial court’s interlocutory order requiring the employer,…
The recent case Michael Vanderford v. E.S. Dockery Company reaffirms that that to prove a heart attack Workers’ Compensation claim in Tennessee, the worker will need an expert that can show that the physical conditions of work caused the heart attack. This is a reminder that, while tough, the cases are winnable. In the…
In Allen v. MJ Resurrection, the injured worker initially signed an agreement not to seek medical treatment for his injuries. When he later decided that he needed medical treatment, the Employer and Workers’ Compensation Carrier denied his claim citing that agreement. Fortunately, the trial court saw right through the Insurance Carrier. Below is a…