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The Daniel and Daniel Law Firm has earned a reputation in Tennessee as a leader in the field of workers’ compensation law. When employees are hurt on the job and unable to work, the last thing they need is to battle insurance companies to get medical bills paid, wages reimbursed, or the fair compensation they are entitled to under the law. The Knoxville workers compensation attorneys at Daniel and Daniel understand the stress placed on injured workers and their families when a claim is denied.
What Is Workers’ Compensation?
Workers’ compensation laws exist to ensure that individuals are fairly compensated for injury and lost wages if they are hurt on the job and cannot work because of a work injury. Fault is not considered in workers’ compensation cases. Thus, if an employee is hurt at a worksite, the employee is entitled to compensation based upon the scope of the injury, even if the employee was at fault for their injury.
Through this “no fault” system, employees do not have to take an employer to court or to prove that their employer was negligent in order to recover compensation.
A worker must have been employed at the time of the accident, and the injuries must have happened while they were working in order to be eligible for benefits. Injuries can arise in a variety of ways, including slips and falls, back and neck pain, hearing loss, and even the exacerbation of an already-existing injury as a result of work-related activities or exposure to hazardous chemicals.
Due to financial incentives on the part of employers and insurers to reject legitimate claims and coerce employees into rehabilitative programs that under-equip them for gainful employment upon their return, qualifying for and receiving Tennessee workers’ compensation benefits can be challenging.
The knowledgeable Knoxville workers compensation attorneys at the Daniel and Daniel Law Firm have the medical and investigative resources necessary to challenge denials of workers’ compensation claims. With more than thirty years of trial and legal experience, they know how to take on insurance companies head-on and what Tennessee workers’ compensation laws require to get full compensation and medical care.
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Due to financial incentives on the part of employers and insurers to reject legitimate claims and coerce employees into rehabilitative programs that under-equip them for gainful employment upon their return, qualifying for and receiving Tennessee workers’ compensation benefits can be challenging. The knowledgeable Knoxville workers compensation attorneys at the Daniel and Daniel Law Firm have the medical and investigative resources necessary to challenge denials of workers’ compensation claims. With more than thirty years of trial and legal experience, they know how to take on insurance companies head-on and what Tennessee workers’ compensation laws require to get full compensation and medical care.
Act Now; Don’t Hesitate Contact a Knoxville Workers Compensation Attorney.
According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2,804,200 employer reported workplace injuries and illnesses, 2021-2022. Also their was a total of 5,486 fatal work injuries in 2022.
Workers often hesitate to file a worker’s compensation claim or contact an attorney because they fear being fired by their employer or because they think they are not “the type to sue.” Remember that in order to help injured workers receive the care they require and sustain themselves while they are unable to work, companies are required to carry workers compensation insurance. Since the employer has paid insurance premiums to protect them, an injured employee should not be reluctant to utilize the coverage.
Furthermore, workers’ compensation cases have stringent deadlines. The employee may forfeit their right to benefits if they miss specific notice deadlines. The worker should not be reluctant to submit a claim in order to receive the necessary financial support and medical attention. Tennessee law forbids employment retaliation by employers.
The only statute of limitations governing claims for workers’ compensation benefits for injuries in Tennessee is now Tennessee Code Annotated Section 50-6-203, which requires the injured employee to file suit within one year of “the accident resulting in injury.”
Contact an Experienced Tennessee Workers Compensation Lawyer Today
Daniel and Daniel will walk you through the workers’ compensation claims process and the benefits to which you are entitled. It is challenging to determine whether you are receiving “fair” treatment unless you are aware of your legal rights regarding workers’ compensation in Tennessee.