Injured at Work in Tennessee? Here's What You Need to Know About Workplace Accidents
A workplace injury can disrupt your life. You may be facing medical bills, lost income, and uncertainty about your future. Workers' compensation may offer some help, but it might not be enough. Understanding your rights is the first step toward getting the support you need.
At Burks & Ogle, we help injured workers explore every option. Whether you qualify for workers' compensation or need to pursue a personal injury claim, we are here to guide you.
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Workplace accidents are unexpected incidents that cause injury or illness while you are doing your job. In Tennessee, most are covered by state-mandated workers' compensation insurance. But not every situation qualifies.
Common situations not covered by workers' compensation:
Every case is different. If you have been injured at work, talk to a Knoxville workplace injury attorney to understand your rights.
These accidents can cause anything from minor injuries to long-term disabilities.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, these jobs often have high injury rates:
Workers' Compensation:
Personal Injury Lawsuit:
You generally cannot sue your employer if they provide workers' compensation, but there are exceptions.
Workers' Compensation:
Personal Injury Lawsuit:
Choosing the right legal path after a workplace injury is critical. Let Burks & Ogle help you explore your options and fight for the best outcome.
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Explore answers to typical auto accident questions. For specific advice on your Tennessee situation, contact Burks & Ogle at 865-522-4964 or online.
The types of auto accidents are the same pretty much anywhere, and they include single car accidents or collisions between other vehicles, people, property, or animals.
One of the main things that accident victims have to worry about is being fairly compensated for their injuries. There are two main ways that this will generally happen, and each has its own pros and cons.
In an auto accident, resolving a case in a settlement means accepting the amount of money that an insurance company offers. One of the main benefits of handling a case this way is that it will typically end a case much quicker than going through the court system. In addition, a client and their attorney have a good deal of power during this process–they can negotiate until they get the amount they want and reject any settlement that isn't acceptable.
If a victim doesn't receive a fair settlement offer, they may need to file a lawsuit to get their compensation. Lawsuits may result in a higher payout, but they typically take much longer, and there is no guarantee that a court will side with you.
There are many parties who might be liable for your injuries, and ultimately it will depend on the facts of your specific case. An experienced lawyer will be able to help determine who the best person or people are to seek compensation from.
If the other driver was driving under the influence or failing to obey the rules of the road, they could potentially be held liable. Additionally, a car manufacturer could be held liable if their car malfunctioned, and in some cases, a government entity could even be held liable if the conditions on the road are what causes a crash.
There are many parties who might be liable for your injuries, and ultimately it will depend on the facts of your specific case. An experienced lawyer will be able to help determine who the best person or people are to seek compensation from.
If the other driver was driving under the influence or failing to obey the rules of the road, they could potentially be held liable. Additionally, a car manufacturer could be held liable if their car malfunctioned, and in some cases, a government entity could even be held liable if the conditions on the road are what causes a crash.
Generally, it is important to remember that the other insurance adjuster involved in the case wants to pay you as little as possible. While they may ultimately need to see your records, they only need to see specific records pertaining to your accident. If records are not necessary, but the insurance company receives them, they could use any health information against you. An attorney can help edit this request to ensure that only records needed are released.
Further, it is always important to have an attorney with you when you speak to your own insurance company. You want to give only the facts. Your own insurer has its own company as its priority, too, and so it also wants to prevent a payout. This is especially true when you need to file a first-party claim with your own insurance.
Certain injuries might not present symptoms immediately after an accident, and getting to a medical professional can catch those injuries. In addition, an opposing attorney or insurance adjuster might try to argue that a delay in seeking medical treatment means that a victim's injuries were not actually from the accident. Going to the doctor after an accident can cut against these kinds of arguments.
First and foremost, you should contact emergency services and seek medical attention. But you also want to:
In juxtaposition to what you should do if in a car collision, here is what you should not do.
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