Back injuries are very common in Tennessee Workers’ Compensation claims. We see them frequently among nurses, medical staff and emergency responders that lift patients. They also occur a lot with truck drivers and those involved in delivering goods. Construction workers are also at high risk for these injuries. Construction Contractors and Truckers May Have…
It’s been a little more than a year since the State of Tennessee introduced sweeping changes to its workers’ compensation law and to the way workers’ compensation claims are evaluated and paid. We’ve now had some time to gauge the impact that those changes have had on Tennesseans who have been injured at work….
Have you suffered a work injury? Unless it has happened before, most people aren’t sure what to do. Here are four things you should do: Report the Injury to Your Supervisor Immediately Do it in writing if possible. Make sure to date the report and include how and when you were injured. Under Tennessee…