In Tennessee, you generally have one year to file your workers’ compensation claim. This can mean one year from the date of your injury or last voluntary payment made by your employer for medical or wage benefits, depending on your circumstances. However, despite this one-year statute of limitations, Tennessee law does require injured workers to give notice of their injury to their employers within 15 days of the injury. If proper notice is not given, your employer could deny your claim for benefits such as medical. Treatment and disability benefits. Furthermore, if your claim is not properly filed within the one-year statute of limitations, your claim may be forever barred. At NST Law, our workers’ compensation team will be able to monitor your statute of limitations to make sure your rights are protected at all times. We have fought for the rights of injured Tennessee workers for more than 30 years, and we take pride in guiding our clients through the claims process and making their lives as easy as possible.”
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