On behalf of Boren & Boyd, PLC | Feb 21, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
There are likely over half a million laboratory workers in Tennessee and across the U.S., according to OSHA, and these workers face a host of risks, especially from the use of hazardous chemicals. This is where the OSHA Laboratory Standard comes in. Fulfilling this...
On behalf of Boren & Boyd, PLC | Jan 31, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
While most people in Tennessee do not think that they will be injured at work, many people suffer serious injuries in workplace accidents. Welders are especially at risk of suffering catastrophic injuries because of the type of work that they perform. Understanding...
On behalf of Boren & Boyd, PLC | Jan 21, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
In 2014, Tennessee made significant changes to the state’s guidelines governing workers’ compensation. These laws changed how the courts determine causation, the standard for permanent disability and other facets of awarding disability payments. Explore...
On behalf of Boren & Boyd, PLC | Nov 7, 2019 | Jackson, Tennessee, Personal Injury & Workers' Compensation Law Blog, Workers' Compensation
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...
On behalf of Boren & Boyd, PLC | Oct 9, 2019 | Jackson, Tennessee, Personal Injury & Workers' Compensation Law Blog, Workers' Compensation
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...
On behalf of Boren & Boyd, PLC | Aug 29, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
A recent poll indicates an estimated 30% of U.S. workers are getting by on less than six hours of sleep. Studies have shown conclusively that workers who are experiencing fatigue are at a higher risk for suffering a workplace injury. Tennessee workers who...
On behalf of Boren & Boyd, PLC | Jul 31, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
No matter the occupation, almost any job comes with a certain risk of serious injury. In many cases, extensive experience is not a reliable protection against the danger of suffering a serious — or even fatal — injury on the job. Whenever a Tennessee...
On behalf of Boren & Boyd, PLC | Jun 20, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
No matter what one does for a living, there may always exist the possibility that a tragic accident can occur. While most Tennessee workers are aware of the benefits provided by the workers’ compensation insurance program, not everyone may know that the...
On behalf of Boren & Boyd, PLC | Jun 6, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
During the warmer weather months, the construction industry is in full swing. Every year, many Tennessee workers are drawn to this field for a variety of reasons. However, a recent study points out that nearly half of claims for workers’ compensation...
On behalf of Boren & Boyd, PLC | Apr 24, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
The goal of every employee is to accomplish their duties in a safe and timely fashion in exchange for the agreed-upon compensation. Unfortunately, in spite of safety precautions, the fact is that an accident could be just around the corner. If an employee does suffer...
