Lost your job in Tennessee after having a workers' comp case?

 Tennessee workers who have had workers compensation claims may also face a company closing or lay-off can be particularly devastating.  Although employees may receive some money by pursuing unemployment benefits, another option may be available.  Any worker who has had a prior Tennessee workers' compensation claim that resulted in a permanent impairment may be able to reopen the claim and get more money. This will be determined by the terms of your former settlement.  In Tennessee, if you have a workers' compensation claim but are able to return to work with the same employer, the amount of money you receive is often capped. But, if you later lose that job through no fault of your own, it may be possible to reopen your case and receive additional Tennessee workers' compensation benefits (aka "reconsideration").  If you voluntarily resign, were fired for employee misconduct, or you retired (for reasons unrelated to your workers' compensation injury), you may not be eligible for reconsideration.   

If you or anyone you know has been killed or suffered a work related/worker's comp accident, in Tennessee  please contact Nashville injury attorney Phillip Miller and the Tennessee personal injury attorneys at Phillip Miller and Associates at (615) 356-2000, or contact our office online here. 

One last thing: If you are hurt and have any questions at all, contact our office at (615) 356-2000. Don't delay. Cases involving personal injury or death in Tennessee must be acted on quickly. Time is running. Call for an appointment, if it's bad enough that you need to read this far into a website blog, it's bad enough to get an attorney involved. 

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