Last week, Gov. Bill Haslam signed into law a new workers’ comp overhaul for the state of Tennessee. According to The Tennessean, the law “moves disputed cases from the courts to a new state agency, overseen by an administrator appointed by the governor.” In addition, it will authorize “the creation of medical treatment guidelines and …
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When people ask whether they need a workers’ comp lawyer after an on-the-job injury, a lot of times they want to know what the consequences would be if they don’t get one. After all, aren’t they expensive, and wouldn’t it be better to save the money you get for your injuries? First, let’s talk about …
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The Tennessee House of Representatives is considering a workers’ comp overhaul that would, among other things, take workers’ comp out of the hands of the courts. The changes, which seem likely to pass, include creating a panel run by the governor that would determine all workers’ comp claims. This would take workers’ compensation out of …
Do you need a workers’ comp attorney if you’ve been injured on the job? In this video, Memphis workers’ comp lawyer Darrell Castle explains why you might need one and what it could cost you if you do/don’t get an attorney.
Recently The Tennessean came out with a great article about workers’ compensation in Tennessee and how it can negatively affect both employers and their employees. In general, employers in Tennessee are frustrated by high workers’ comp insurance premiums. They’re required to have the insurance, but the costs can be very high. They also feel some …
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Independent contractors aren’t eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. Employers don’t need to provide workers’ comp for contractors; and they don’t have to list those contractors as regular employees when reporting their staff numbers for workers’ comp purposes. That part of the law is very clear. However, things get tricky when employers try to cut corners. …
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Mold in the workplace happens all the time, just like in your home; but sometimes it can grow to dangerous proportions and put employees at risk of dangerous side effects, including: respiratory illness allergic reactions headaches nausea dizziness fatigue Some studies have connected mold exposure to even more serious symptoms. Until recently, mold in the …
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Yesterday we discussed how to find out if your employer has workers’ comp insurance in Tennessee. But sometimes you don’t realize your employer isn’t covered until after you’ve been injured. In that situation, you may already have medical bills backing up, which means you have no time to waste; and while you’re trying to heal, …
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In general, you can’t sue your employer for a work-related injury; however, that’s only because the workers’ compensation system is already in place to handle this type of situation. Worker’s compensation is a form of insurance your employer is required by law to carry. If you’re injured on the job, worker’s comp will pay for …
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When you’re injured in an on-the-job accident, your resulting medical bills and missed wages are covered through workers’ compensation, which your employer provides regardless of who was at fault. But what if the fault belongs to a third party? For example, if a machine malfunctions and injures a worker, shouldn’t the manufacturers be held accountable? …
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