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Lebanon Workers’ Compensation Lawyer

Workplace injuries can disrupt your life in an instant, leaving you with medical bills, lost income, and uncertainty about your future. In Tennessee, injured workers are often entitled to benefits through the state’s workers’ compensation system. However, the claims process doesn’t always go as smoothly as it should, and employers and their insurance carriers are known to dispute claims, underpay claims, and terminate benefits before employees are ready to return to work. At The Law Offices of Christopher Eads, our Lebanon workers’ compensation lawyer is dedicated to helping injured workers secure the benefits they need and are entitled to under the law. Contact us today to discuss your case.

Why Choose The Law Offices of Christopher Eads?

  • Our firm successfully resolved 100% of our workers’ compensation claims in our first year in practice. Our success rate and extensive case experience demonstrate our ability to achieve results.
  • Christopher Eads’ background as an insurance defense attorney gives him an edge in understanding, anticipating and countering common insurer tactics.
  • We prioritize direct communication and responsiveness to ensure your needs are always met.

What Is Workers’ Compensation?

Workers’ compensation is a no-fault system designed to provide benefits to employees who are injured on the job. In Tennessee, these benefits can cover all reasonable and necessary medical expenses, including treatment, medications, rehabilitation, and other necessary medical services. Workers’ compensation also provides temporary disability benefits, which replace a portion of your lost wages if you are unable to work during your recovery, or permanent disability benefits, which compensate for long-term or permanent impairments resulting from your injury. When necessary, death benefits provide financial support to the family of a worker who dies due to a workplace accident or illness.

Although workers’ compensation benefits are designed to be accessible, the claims process can be fraught with delays, denials, and disputes over the extent of your injuries or the benefits you should receive. At The Law Offices of Christopher Eads, we understand the law and the process required to successfully resolve workers’ compensation claims in the face of opposition from employers and their insurers.

Workers’ Compensation vs. Personal Injury Claims

In most workplace injury cases, workers’ compensation benefits are the exclusive remedy, meaning you cannot sue your employer for additional damages, even if your employer or a co-worker is to blame for the accident. However, there are exceptions where you may pursue a personal injury claim alongside or instead of a workers’ compensation claim, such as third-party liability. If a third party (e.g., a contractor, vendor, or equipment manufacturer) was responsible for your injury, you may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit against them. Also, if your employer’s intentional actions caused your injury, additional legal remedies might be available. This requires proving actual intent to injure, however, which (hopefully) rarely applies.

Understanding which path to pursue (workers’ compensation, personal injury, or both) requires an experienced attorney who can evaluate the facts of your case and advise you on the best course of action.

Proving Eligibility for Workers’ Compensation Benefits

To qualify for workers’ compensation benefits in Tennessee, you must demonstrate that your injury or illness occurred during employment and was work-related. The incident must have taken place while performing your job duties. However, injuries sustained off-site may still qualify if they were work-related, such as making a delivery or attending a job-required event.

Insurance companies often challenge claims by alleging that the injury occurred outside the scope of employment or was caused by a pre-existing condition. An experienced attorney can gather medical records, witness statements, and other evidence to support your claim and counter these challenges.

Contact a Lebanon Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Today

If you’ve been injured at work in Lebanon, The Law Offices of Christopher Eads is here to help you through the workers’ compensation process and secure the benefits you deserve. Whether your claim has been denied or you’re unsure of your next steps, we can provide the guidance you need. Call us at (615) 622-6060 today for a free consultation and let us fight for your rights.

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