Tennessee law allows pursuing a workers' compensation claim when an employee suffers an injury while on the job. Workers' comp makes it possible for injured workers to receive benefits while recovering while protecting employers from lawsuits, with some exceptions....
Jackson, Tennessee, Personal Injury & Workers’ Compensation Law Blog
Workers comp may cover motor vehicle accidents
Car commutes are a fact of life for many Americans. Some may even drive while on the clock. This detail can be the difference for those injured in a motor vehicle accident. Suppose the employee was injured and out of work for a time, or even permanently injured,...
How do insurance company’s evaluate claims?
Drivers, passengers, and pedestrians may become find themselves the victims of a negligent motor vehicle operator. Whether hit by a truck, car, motorcycle, or another vehicle, the possibility to file a claim against the driver's auto insurance policy may provide a...
Basics of fire safety in underground mines
One danger that miners in Tennessee face on a daily basis is that of fires. Fires can prove fatal, especially in areas with few evacuation routes and poor ventilation. This is why mine owners must make ventilation and atmospheric monitoring two of their top safety...
Families of victims may consider merits of wrongful death claims
Losing a loved one is never an easy experience. Unfortunately, Tennessee residents are faced with this tragic situation whenever a fatal crash takes the life of an innocent victim. Recently, one man shared his frustration over the senseless loss of his brother in a...
Employers accused of denying pay in workers’ compensation fraud
The possibility of suffering a work-related injury can never be underestimated. For those who are employed in the more dangerous occupations, the knowledge that workers' compensation is usually available may help ease employees' worries when engaging in a high-risk...
Hearing loss in the workplace is widely preventable
When you think of workplace hazards, you mind might turn to things like fall risks, electrocutions and similar factors. One that people don't usually think about is noise. Hearing loss is the third most common physical condition classified as chronic in this country....
Study reveals which states see most drunk driving car accidents
According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2017, the majority of fatal accidents caused by intoxicated drivers involved motorists whose Blood Alcohol Content exceeded the national standard of .08. Indeed, more than half of...
A driver who doesn’t maintain their vehicle is possibly negligent
Motor vehicles are a convenience that also creates substantial risk for injury and even death. Quite a few people seem to have forgotten the danger a vehicle poses, as evidenced by dangerous driving practices and a disinterested approach to vehicle maintenance....
Workers’ compensation often provides much-needed support
Those who work in the construction industries face various potential hazards from both equipment and falls. If those two factors combine during an unforeseen accident, workers can suffer serious or even fatal injuries. Tennessee workers who have been injured on the...