Skilled Legal Help Protecting Your Rights After A Workplace Injury
No matter how careful you are at work, sometimes an unfortunate accident happens. Whether you slip and fall on a wet or uneven surface, you’re hit by something, or you develop an occupational illness (this is common on work sites where toxic exposure is common). However you’re injured or ill, your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance usually covers you. Some people, though, have difficulty accessing the benefits they’re entitled to, like full coverage of medical care and a wage replacement to help you pay your bills while you’re out of work. If your claim has been denied, or you’re having trouble with your employer taking care of their end of your workers’ comp claim, please contact our Collierville, TN workers’ compensation lawyer.
For years, the attorneys at Darrell Castle & Associates have been representing the interests of injured workers like you, helping you stand up to powerful employers and demand your rights. We can guide you through the workers’ comp claims process, explain your rights and the benefits you’re entitled to, and initiate legal action if appropriate. Our team is waiting to hear from you, so please call today for a free consultation.
What You Need To Know About Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Benefits
Workers’ comp is a free benefit and becomes effective the first day you start working. It’s provided in part to ensure that all injured or ill workers have access to high-quality medical care and enough time to safely heal before returning to work and partly to prevent injured workers from suing their employers. If your employer has workers’ compensation coverage, there are very few, rare situations in which you could file a lawsuit after a workplace injury.
Securing your benefits after a workplace injury should be straightforward: Report the injury to your employer, go to the doctor they direct you to, and follow the instructions of your treating physician, such as going to physical therapy. If you’re injured too badly to handle the process alone, our attorneys can help. We can also help ensure that all your medical bills are approved by the insurance company, demonstrating how each procedure is medically necessary.
Our Lawyers Are Here When You Need To Initiate Legal Action
If your claim is denied and none of the grounds for denying it were present (such as being under the influence of drugs or alcohol or not following safety regulations), we can help you file an appeal with the state. You only have one chance for an appeal, and the deadline is short. We encourage you to call our Collierville workers’ compensation lawyer today so that we don’t miss your window of opportunity.
That’s not the only legal hurdle you may face in getting your benefits. Some employers, especially smaller ones, may not have workers’ comp coverage but legally should. If your employer doesn’t have workers’ comp, you can file a lawsuit for compensation against them. This can help pay your medical bills and provide replenishment of the full amount of your lost wages from the time you’re out of work.
You can also file a lawsuit if your accident happened due to the negligence of a third party, such as a subcontractor or vendor. We will examine your situation and recommend taking action if we believe that a negligent third party caused you harm.
At Darrell Castle & Associates, we believe in workers’ rights and are passionate about defending them. Please contact us today for a free consultation with our Collierville workers’ compensation lawyer.