Workers’ compensation laws different from state to state. In Tennessee, employers must secure workers’ compensation insurance coverage if they have five or more employees.  

If you are injured on the job, you may be compensated for medical bills, lost earnings and disability benefits. Obtaining benefits from employment insurance companies can be challenging. However, if a third party is responsible for your injuries, you can bring a claim against that responsible party in addition to your claim against the employer’s insurer. We can help you navigate through this difficult process and welcome you to call us for a free consultation.

What You Should Do If Injured At Work In Tennessee

In 2020, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 57, 500 nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses were reported by private industry employers in Tennessee. If you are injured at work, below are tips of what you should do.

1. Employee Notice/Reporting – An injured employee should immediately report any work-related accident, injury or illness to their employer. Employer notification is required by law within 15 calendar days of the date of injury or when a physician first tells the employee that his/her injury is work-related.  
   
2. Employer Notice/Reporting – After you notify your employer, employers covered by the Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Act must submit all known or reported injuries or illnesses to their insurer on Tennessee Employer’s First Report of Work Injury or Illness (Form C-20) within one (1) working day of knowledge of the injury or illness. 
   
3. Medical Attention – When injured at work, it is important for injured employees to receive treatment quickly. Be sure to be thorough about the occurrence of the incident and in explaining injures. Keep copies of your medical bills and prescribed medications.
   
4. Statute of Limitations – Tennessee has a one (1) year statute of limitations. This means that the injured person must file a claim with the Commission within one year or expect to be barred from the date of injury. The one-year statute may be tolled if the injury you suffered at work is not discovered until later than one year following the workplace incident.  
5. Consultation – If you believe you have a workers’ compensation claim, it’s imperative to consult with an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer

Common Benefits For Workplace Injuries

• Permanent Disability and Final Settlement
• Other Disability Benefits
• Medical Benefits
• Death Benefits

If you or a loved one were injured in on the job, you may be entitled to receive compensation. Call us today at (901) 300-4994 or complete our Contact Form to schedule a free consultation.