Everyday, thousands of people are injured while on
the job. Worker's
Compensation is an insurance paid by the employer to provide the injured
worker with
the necessary medical care and treatment for their injury. In some
instances, Worker's
Compensation will pay an injured worker for the time they have missed
because of their
injury and any diminished future earning capacity. The Worker's
Compensation laws change
frequently so you will need an attorney that has a working knowledge of
these changes
and can assist you in getting the compensation you need and deserve.
For the Tennessee Department of Labor, go to:
www.state.tn.us/labor-wfd/wcomp.html