Fighting for the Rights of Injured Tennessee Workers
All employers with five or more employees have the responsibility of carrying Tennessee workers' comp insurance to cover employees who suffer a work-related injury. If you have any problem obtaining benefits, the state of Tennessee has a review process that you can utilize with the help of an experienced lawyer.
At Wood and Carlton in Memphis, Tennessee, we represent injured workers seeking Tennessee workers' comp benefits. Our team of experienced attorneys will sit down and work with you to determine the best strategy to obtain the workers' compensation benefits that you deserve.
Put more than 50 years of combined legal experience on your side.
Contact us today for a free initial consultation about your claim.
When representing people injured on the job, we work hard to get them the medical treatment and financial assistance that they deserve. We understand that people don't have time to waste when seeking benefits. That is why we diligently seek:
- Disability Benefits
- Medical Benefits
- Permanent Disability and Final Settlement
- Death Benefits
Working with Your Doctor is Crucial
After a work-related injury, you must report your injury to your employer immediately, because you have only 30 days to file a Tennessee workers' comp claim. It is recommended that you speak to an experienced lawyer to learn more about your options.
Under Tennessee workers' compensation law, your employer's insurance company will provide you with a panel of physicians that you can choose from to provide your medical treatment. Our firm will help you choose the doctor that will consider your interests — not just the interests of the insurance company.
While under Tennessee law your employer does not have a duty to provide you with a second panel or second opinion, if you are unsatisfied with the first panel, many will provide a second if asked. You always have the right to seek out a second opinion at your own expense, but only the opinion of the panel doctor will be considered by workers' compensation.
For information about obtaining Tennessee workers' comp benefits, contact us at Wood and Carlton for a free consultation.
