Representation for Injuries in the Workplace
Experienced Personal Injury and Premises Liability Lawyer in Tennessee
If you have been injured on the job, you may have questions about your rights to workers' compensation benefits, sometimes referred to as workman's comp. You may be having difficulty paying for medical expenses, lost wages and rehabilitation in addition to regular expenses such as house and car payments. Knowing how the workers' compensation process works is important to successfully obtain the recovery that you need.
At Patrick L. Looper, Attorney at Law, we can answer your questions regarding workers' compensation and help you through the process as quickly and easily as possible. These benefits can be confusing, especially with recent changes in Tennessee law that make workers' compensation laws more favorable for the employer. We can help you understand your rights and what benefits you are entitled to in workers' compensation claims.
Legal Help for Your Tennessee Workers' Compensation Benefits
The first thing that you should do if you have been injured on the job is to report the injury to your employer. Providing notice to your employer is crucial in marking sure that you protect your rights to workers' comp. You may be eligible for temporary benefits if you have to miss time at work for your injuries. These benefits may not be available if you delay in giving an accurate report to your employer.
Workers' compensation claims can be made for any accident that results in an injury at your workplace or off-site while you are a representative of your company, including:
- Construction site accidents
- Injuries from falling objects
- Slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall accidents
- Defective machinery
- Occupational injuries
- Car or motor vehicle accidents that happen while on the job
- Factory or workplace hazards
When determining how much compensation you will receive in workers' comp benefits, an evaluation by a physician will affect the value of your case. If you do not agree with the original doctor's assessment, you may obtain an independent medical evaluation. Workers' compensation laws in Tennessee provide that your benefit amount will be calculated based on a formula that considers such factors as medical impairment ratings and compensation rate. Attorney Patrick Looper can provide an honest assessment of your case and provide answers that will put your mind at ease.
Contact us to schedule an appointment for a free initial consultation. We accept Visa and MasterCard and can be reached by telephone at 865-522-3616.
