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Williams Law Group
137 Public Square
Lebanon, TN 37087
local: 615-444-2900
toll free: 866-820-4457
fax: 615-444-6516

Nashville City Center
511 Union Street, Suite 1850
Nashville, TN 37219
local: 615-313-3999

Hundreds of workplace injuries occur every day in Tennessee. Because work related injuries are so common, Tennessee construction employers and employers with five or more employees are required to keep workers’ compensation insurance to compensate those who are hurt on the job. Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Laws entitle individuals who have suffered a permanent work related injury—regardless of severity—to compensation for their medical expenses and other losses. Recovering damages through workers’ compensation, however, is often a long and complex process due to the recent changes in the Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Laws. An injured worker may be entitled to:

• Immediate benefits;
• Lifetime medical care; and
• Lumpsum awards.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or killed as a result of a work related injury, the attorneys of Williams Law Group can help you recover the compensation to which you are entitled. Please contact us today for a complimentary consultation with an experienced workers’ compensation attorney who can protect your legal rights and maximize your interests.
 
What Does Workers’ Compensation Cover?

Workers’ compensation covers most work related injuries, including those sustained while on a break.   Common injuries covered by workers’ compensation include:

• Physical injuries caused by accidents or unsafe working conditions
• Repetitive stress injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome
• Preexisting health conditions worsened by working conditions
• Physical or mental strain caused by work-related stress 

Recoverable Damages?

Those who suffer work related injuries may be eligible to recover medical expenses, lost wages, decreased earning potential, and more—through workers’ compensation insurance. The dependants of those who die as a result of a work related injury may also be entitled to seek compensation under Tennessee Law. 

The primary benefits recoverable are medical bills, past and future, temporary partial disability, and permanent disability.

• Medical benefits for emergency care and medical treatment authorized by workers’ compensation insurance are covered.  In some cases, if the insurance company denies the employees’ claim for medical benefits, expenses for unauthorized treatment may be recovered. In most all cases, an injured employee will receive future medical treatment for work related injuries.
• Temporary partial disability benefits are available to injured workers taken off work by the authorized treating physician until being released by the doctor to return to work; there are time limitations that apply to receiving temporary benefits.
• Permanent disability benefits are available when the work related injury results in a permanent injury.  Tennessee law is intended  to compensate an employee for the loss of earning capacity due to permanent work related injury.
• Benefits are available for injured workers unable to return to any work due to their work related injury.  These benefits are referred to as permanent total disability benefits and may continue until the employees’ date of Social Security old age retirement.
At the Williams Law Group, we are committed to helping injury victims across Tennessee recover the compensation they deserve for their losses and suffering. If you or a loved one has been harmed as a result of a work related injury, please contact us today for a FREE consultation. We can help you understand your legal rights, determine your eligibility for workers’ compensation benefits, and work vigorously to ensure that your legal rights are protected.