Category Archives: Workers Compensation
Heart Attacks and Workers’ Compensation in Tennessee
Is a heart attack a valid medical issue when it comes to workers’ compensation claims? It depends on the situation. A Tennessee Supreme Court decision highlights how unusual workplace events can affect workers’ compensation claims involving heart attacks. The case involved a recycling company truck driver who suffered a fatal heart attack after being… Read More »
Standards Clarified for Workplace Injuries and Pre-Existing Conditions
What happens when a person is injured at work and it aggravates an existing condition? Workers’ compensation programs have trouble dealing with these situations. Should the injured worker be compensated? A recent decision by the Tennessee Supreme Court provides important clarification on how workers’ compensation claims involving pre-existing conditions should be evaluated. The ruling… Read More »
2 Injured in Industrial Accident in Bradley County
Going to work is not always safe. Worksites can be dangerous due to various factors. In extreme cases, explosions can occur, causing burns and other serious injuries to workers. This was recently the case in Tennessee. Two workers were injured when an explosion occurred at a factory in Bradley County. The incident happened on… Read More »
Multiple People Injured in Tennessee Workplace Assault
The workplace can be a dangerous place at times. Workers are prone to slips and falls, vehicle accidents, crush injuries, and electrical accidents. People do not always realize that they may also be assaulted by co-workers. A disturbance recently occurred at Fabco, a Automotive Manufacturing facility located in Springfield, with several people injured by… Read More »
How Sleep (Or Lack Thereof) Affects Job Performance
When it comes to sleep and work, it’s like a double-edged sword. A lack of sleep affects job performance, but job performance (such as working long hours) can in turn affect sleep. Employees are spending an average of 9.5 hours in an average workday, which means they’re getting less sleep. This leads to sleep… Read More »