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At NST Law, we are dedicated to helping injured individuals and their families get the justice and compensation they deserve.
Mr. Trotz has handled personal injury cases involving car accidents, trucking accidents, slip and fall, premises liability, and negligent security. Each and every day, Mr. Trotz represents those who have been injured through no fault of their own, and many of his clients have sustained traumatic, catastrophic and life-altering injuries.
Tennessee workers experienced 57,500 on-the-job injuries in private industries in 2020, with 35,500 of these injuries causing time away from work, transfers, and job restrictions. These injuries create financial stress as medical bills accumulate in the face of missed workdays.
As Champions for the Injured, the Memphis personal injury attorneys NST Law protect the rights of injured employees and ensure they receive their well-deserved compensation.
Workers’ compensation is a type of no-fault insurance that provides medical treatment and partial wage replacement when employees are injured on the job. It is beneficial to both employers and employees.
The state of Tennessee requires all employers with five or more employees to carry workers’ compensation insurance. Construction and coal mining companies must carry workers’ compensation regardless of the number of workers.
Any Memphis employee who suffers a workplace injury or an occupational illness is covered.
Independent contractors are not employees and therefore are not covered by workers’ compensation.
To meet Tennessee’s definition of an independent contractor, a worker must:
Occupational illnesses are diseases that arise “out of and in the course of employment.” To qualify as an occupational illness, the illness must meet the following criteria:
Occupational illnesses include heart, lung and other conditions that develop over the course of years. In these cases, the most recent employer bears sole liability.
Workers are ineligible for workers’ compensation benefits if injuries are caused by any of the following:
Not all workers’ compensation claims require the skills and advocacy of an attorney. In cases of mild injury that don’t result in high medical bills or lost wages, you may consider handling the workers’ compensation claims process on your own. This is especially true if your injury clearly occurred on the job and your employer is cooperative.
Some situations, however, are more complicated. For those, you should enlist the help of a qualified workers’ compensation lawyer.
Any of the following scenarios are best handled by a Memphis personal injury lawyer:
Any disputed workers’ compensation claims in Memphis will go before a judge in the Court of Workers’ Compensation Claims. If your case results in a trial or hearing, you will want to have a workers’ comp attorney by your side.
The highest number of non-fatal occupational injuries statewide occur in the following industries:
Fatal injuries generally occur during the following activities:
These types of incidents can cause all types of injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, spinal cord injuries and disfiguring burns.
The occupations in Tennessee with the highest fatality rates are:
Injuries on the job must be reported to your supervisor or human resources department within 15 calendar days of the date of injury or the date you became aware of an illness or condition that accumulated over time.
Your employer should provide you with a panel of three doctors from which you can choose one. If you need emergency treatment before this is possible, workers’ compensation may reimburse this cost if your claim is approved.
Your employer has 15 calendar days to approve or deny your claim. If you disagree with the results, you have up to one year to file a Petition for Benefit Determination with the Tennessee Bureau of Workers’ Compensation.
It is important to follow your doctor’s recommendations and abide by all work-related restrictions. Failure to do so can result in loss of benefits.
Workers’ compensation provides the following benefits to injured workers:
Pain and suffering damages are not available through workers’ compensation. However, the law does allow employees to sue negligent third parties who contributed to the injury, such as premises owners, motor vehicle operators and equipment manufacturers.
Our experienced personal injury attorneys can investigate the incident and identify third parties who could be liable.
The state of Tennessee requires benefits to be paid in a timely manner. The insurance company must pay your disability payments to you within 15 days.
Meeting all the requirements to receive the workers’ compensation benefits you deserve can be daunting. The smallest misstep can cost you your benefits. The workers’ compensation attorneys at our Memphis, TN law office have been fighting for the rights of injured workers for more than 32 years.
Our firm operates on six pillars: compassionate care, accessibility, resourcefulness, trust and transparency, personalized service, and maximized pursuit. Our passionate commitment to these principles has helped us achieve outstanding results for our clients, including the following:
If you or your loved one has been hurt at work, we can help you file your initial claim or appeal if your claim was denied.
Contact us for a free consultation now so that we can review your case and decide how we can best help you.
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