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Workers injured on the job often have a right to seek Tennessee workers’ compensation coverage. However, a debate is stirring after two Tennessee lawmakers proposed a bill that would allow businesses in our state to “opt out” of providing this coverage. Under current law, most businesses are required to purchase insurance that provides Tennessee workers’ compensation benefits to employees injured...
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When an employee is hurt on the job in the Volunteer State, they may be entitled to Tennessee workers’ compensation benefits. But to qualify, medical conditions must typically meet standards outlined by the American Medical Association (AMA). We say typically because exceptions can be made. Take the case of a Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. employee who was recently awarded...
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When most Tennessee workers get injured on the job, they have a right to apply for Tennessee workers’ compensation benefits. Too often though, these individuals don’t receive the care they deserve, prompting some researchers to examine what factors can help improve the outcomes of injured workers. Last year, a team with the Workers’ Compensation Research Institute interviewed 402 workers who...
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Most employees in Tennessee have a right to file for workers’ compensation benefits if they’re injured on the job, but what about illegal immigrants? Do they have the same right to these benefits as legal workers? The Nashville workers’ compensation lawyers with Ponce Law explain a recent court decision says yes. A recent report from HR.BLR.com states the Tennessee Court...
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Last year, Tennessee legislators passed a bill that massively overhauled the way the state’s workers’ compensation system operates. That’s why the Nashville workers’ compensation lawyers would like to make you aware of the reforms that went into effect on July 1, 2014. One of the major shifts is that claims are now decided by an administrative board rather than the...
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State law in Tennessee requires most employers to carry insurance policies to cover the costs of work accident injuries. However, many companies try to avoid this responsibility by misclassifying workers or paying employees in an illegal manner. The bad news is the injured workers are the ones who end up paying in situations like this. The good news is the...
