Tennessee Workers' Compensation

As you go to work each day, the last thing on your mind is whether or not your employer will take care of you if you’re severely injured in an on-the-job accident.  In fact, if you ask most people, they may think that workers’ compensation is something workers take advantage of, which is a popular perception in the media.  Unfortunately for all the hard working men and women in Tennessee, it is most often employers who are guilty of workers’ compensation fraud.  In fact, workers need all the help they can get to make sure that their rights are protected and that they receive the compensation and medical care they deserve.

Phillip Miller Fights for Workers’ Rights

If you or someone you love has been injured on the job, you are probably wondering whether or not you need an attorney.  However, if you proceed with your claim alone, you may find that your employer and their insurance company aren’t as accommodating or caring as you might expect.  You may even find that they treat your case with suspicion, leaving you feeling as though you’ve done something wrong.  Alternately, even if you are treated well by your employer and their insurance company, you yourself may make an innocent but tragic mistake while handling your own claim.  This is especially common with injuries or illnesses affecting the arms, legs, neck, or back.

The best thing you can do is contact us for no charge and no obligation to discuss your workers’ compensation claim.  We are “locally grown” attorneys dedicated to protecting the rights of Tennessee workers, and we will be happy to review the details of your case with you and then advise you on the best course of action.  You’ll also be reassured to know that our policy regarding workers' compensation cases is to charge 20% of any amount recovered – if and only if we collect on your claim.  We do not charge a fee for attending benefit review conferences or for any partial pay you receive while your case is pending.  You really have nothing to lose, because if we collect nothing, you owe us nothing for our efforts.

Is this 20% money that you are losing on your claim?  Absolutely not.  Keep in mind that lawyers like ours with experience in workers' compensation claims, medical impairment, physician choice, insurance adjusters, litigation and negotiation can get 20% or more than you can get on your own.  In addition, Tennessee law requires that all attorneys hold clients responsible for the cost of processing their cases. However, to reduce the financial burden on you, we don’t charge you these costs – which can include court costs, expenses of investigation, expenses of medical examination, and cost of obtaining and presenting evidence – until you actually receive payment.

What Phillip Miller Can Do for Your Workers’ Compensation Case

Still not sure that Phillip Miller & Associates is right for you?  Consider the many ways we can help with your workers’ compensation claim:

• Make sure that you don't lose your benefits due to a miscommunication between the doctor and insurance company.
• Confirm that the insurance company is paying you the correct amount.
• Evaluate the doctors on the panel offered to determine if one might be best for your case.
• Compare the impairment rating in your case to the rating given by other doctors for the same or similar injuries.
• Evaluate your case for factors which may make it worth more or less than other cases.
• See that you are treated fairly at any "Benefit Review Conference".
• Advise you of the effect of your settlement on your right to ask for additional monies if you lose your job in the future.
  

Please contact Phillip Miller & Associates today so we can get to work helping you navigate your workers’ compensation case to a satisfying resolution.

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Blog for Tennessee Workers' Compensation

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• Lost your job in Tennessee after having a workers' comp case?
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• Prior Work Comp Settlement...Do you have a right to reconsideration?
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• Insurors Deny Worker Benefits for Work Related Injury
• Construction Site Accidents
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• Montana Supreme Court Ruling Affects Work Comp Benefits-What About Tennessee?
• OSHA Violations
• Safety Violation Fines Ineffective
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• I have a hernia...is it covered?
• Do I need a lawyer to handle my work comp case?
• Do I have a work comp claim if I am injured while going to or coming from work?

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Library for Tennessee Workers' Compensation:

• Tennessee Worker's Compensation Injuries due to falls are among the most common injuries on the job. [PDF]   
  Tennessee workers injured by falls are typical for the U.S. This NIOSH report has compiled data on the number of fall victims along with recommendations for companies who want to reduce injuries from falls.
• Tennessee workers compensation injuries, manufacturing injuries, most commonly caused by "contact with objects" as defined by NIOSH. [PDF]   
  Tennessee workers' compensation claims that occur in a manufacturing setting are most commonly caused by "contact with objects" according to NIOSH. This set of recommendations is designed to reduce these injuries in Tennessee manufacturing plants and elsewhere.
• Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Fraud – Who is Guilty?   
  According to experts and researchers, workers’ compensation fraud most often involves employers, insurers and providers, not employees. This article discusses Tennessee workers’ compensation fraud and common misconceptions. Contact Phillip Miller & Associates at 1-800-337-HURT (4878) or 1-615-356-2000 if you have been injured on the job.
• What You Should Do Following a Work Injury in Tennessee   
  It is important that you understand what steps need to be taken following a work injury. Phillip Miller & Associates discuss what you should do after a work accident to obtain benefits under Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Law. Contact us today at (800) 337-HURT (4878) or (615) 356-2000 if you have been injured at work in Tennessee.
• Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Benefits   
  Under the Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Act, you may be entitled to compensation for your work-related injuries. Workers’ compensation benefits are available while you recover from your injuries. Phillip Miller & Associates discuss the benefits for injured workers, including weekly payments and medical care. Contact us today at (800) 337-HURT (4878) or (615) 356-2000 if you have been injured on the job and are applying for workers’ compensation benefits.

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Frequent Questions for Tennessee Workers' Compensation:

• What is Workers’ Compensation?
• What is the first thing I should I do if injured on the job?
• Can I be fired for filing a workers' compensation claim?
• Are their “rules” for communicating with the doctor?
• Are their “rules” for communicating with my employer?
• Should I keep notes of my conversations?
• What benefits am I entitled to receive if injured on the job?
• What kind of medical expenses will Worker’s Comp pay?
• Do I have to be treated by the “authorized “ doctor?
• What will I be paid while I am off work?
• What happens when my treatment has ended?
• Am I entitled to something if my injury has resulted in a permanent loss or restriction?
• How much am I entitled to if I have some permanent impairment?
• Can I receive a workers’ compensation award even if I am able to return to work?
• How will the doctor’s rating of my impairment affect my claim?
• Does my employer have to continue to employ me after my medical treatment is over?
• Can I Determine What My Claim Is Worth?
• What Is A Benefit Review Conference?
• Should I be concerned that my workers' compensation checks might get cut off?
• What can an experienced workers’ compensation attorney from Phillip Miller and Associates do for me?

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Videos about Tennessee Workers' Compensation:

• Tennessee Workers' Compensation

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Web Resources for Tennessee Workers' Compensation:

• Information about Worker's Compensation, nationwide

  Description: An overview of workers compensation laws and issues nationwide.

• Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance

  Description: This website includes the Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs, as well as oversight of insurance companies who sell workers' compensation insurance in Tennessee.

• Tennessee Workers' Compensation Law

  Description: Workers who have a Tennessee workers' compensation claim may want to review the website for the Tennessee Workers' Compensation Division.

• Tennessee's Workers Compensation Regulations

  Description: Your rights as someone who has a claim for Tennessee Workers' Compensation are in the law. The specifics of Tennessee worker's compensation can be found here, or in the Tennessee Code Annotated, T.C.A. 50-6-101 et seq.

• Workers Compensation Claims from the Construction Industry

  Description: Many Tennessee workers' compensation claims involve injuries to construction workers. 29 CFR 1926 includes Federal Safety Regulations for the Construction Industry covering a wide range of safety issues in the construction industry including regulations that cover scaffolding, cranes, electrical, tools, safety equipment, concrete and masonry construction, steel erection, demolitions, and excavations.

• Workplace Safety and Health

  Description: Information from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) on work related safety and health issues, including hazards, illnesses, diseases, and safety.

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