Category Archives: Workers’ Compensation

Law enforcement officials work hard to uphold the law and keep everybody safe. This is why it is a shame when one of them is injured while on duty. Unfortunately, this is what happened recently to a Tennessee Highway Patrol officer in an accident which happened while he was parked on the shoulder of the

Tennessee workers in all industries likely know the dangers of workplace injuries. Often, serious injuries are attributed to construction workers, contractors and individuals who work with large machinery. One industry that is often forgotten in the realm of workers’ compensation is nursing. One report, however, indicates that nurses may begin to see more protections soon

Workers’ Compensation in Tennessee will change dramatically for employers, workers, and state government alike as of July 1, 2014. The public policy underlying this system has been turned upside down by the “Workers’ Compensation Reform Act of 2013.” The legislation developed almost entirely from a consultant’s report prepared by four out-of-state consultants selected by the

In a humbling reminder of how quickly, and how devastating work accidents can be, Knoxville has come together to remember those who have lost their lives in the course of their employment. According to data compiled by the Workers’ Compensation Division of the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, along with OSHA, more than

Tennessee workers face a myriad of situations and circumstances that can be potentially dangerous. While many people see the inherent dangers of working sites with heavy machinery, moving parts or chemicals, even ordinary jobs can prove dangerous or fatal. Thankfully, Tennessee has workers’ compensation laws in place to protect the victims of a devastating workplace

Tennessee workers in any field or industry risk becoming injured in an on-the-job accident. Some of the most dangerous job sites may include those with large machinery or vehicles. A recent lawsuit filed by one out-of-state worker demonstrates just how serious and dangerous work sites involving trains can be, even if the worker is not

Workers’ compensation laws affect a large percentage of our state’s population. Governor Bill Haslam seems to have taken this into consideration, and has listed Tennessee’s workers’ compensation system as a top priority for 2013. The governor is speaking out about reforming the system and working to establish new legislation designed to help injured workers and

As many readers in Tennessee are aware, the football season has only recently gotten underway for another year. Our state’s NFL team, the Titans, hope to make it a winning season. For one former player, the new season marks the end of a long workers’ compensation claim that ended recently in a winning settlement for

In the July/August 2012 issue of Cityview Magazine, Tony Farmer and John Dreiser were recognized as two of the Top Attorneys in the area of Workers’ Compensation.  This honor was in the designation of Top Plaintiff’s attorneys – those who represent injured workers.  Tony and John exclusively represent injured workers through East Tennessee. As noted by Cityview, members

Workers all across America take comfort knowing that they will be covered by workers’ compensation in the event of a work-related injury. When the system works as intended, workers’ compensation gives injured workers the financial means to cover their expenses and focus on recovery. When benefits are denied, however, the injured worker often finds his

On July 25, 2012, John Dreiser will present on behalf of NBI on the topic of Workers’ Compensation Subrogation. The seminar will be at the Crowne Plaza in Knoxville, TN and is eligible for six hours of CLE. Workers’ compensation subrogation is one of the most confusing areas of law – with its variable rights

When workers in Tennessee and elsewhere are injured on the job, they can often apply for benefits through the state’s workers’ compensation program. The workers’ compensation program is designed to assist those who have suffered injuries or illness at work and are, at least temporarily, unable to continue working at their job. The payment of

Current and former Savannah River Site (SRS) workers are invited to important town hall meetings on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 for information on injury claims. The meetings that will begin at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at Newberry Hall, 117 Newberry Street SW, Aiken, SC 29803 will discuss rights for injured workers under the Energy

Many facets of Tennessee Workers’ Compensation will be discussed at several Continuing Legal Education seminars that John Dreiser will be speaking at this summer. On June 14, 2012, John will be presenting on workers’ compensation issues from the injured worker’s perspective at a Knoxville Bar Association Lunch and Learn seminar. This seminar is titled “Workers’

Gatlinburg, Tennessee, is a beloved vacation spot for many people, a place for families to go to escape the stress of daily life and relax. What most people don’t consider is the amount of work that goes into keeping Gatlinburg a beautiful and sought-after vacation destination. A plethora of people call the mountains of East

Several Tennessee-based advocates of workplace safety have rallied together in an effort to reform the standards involved in work-related safety. Within six months in Tennessee, three workers tragically died on bridge projects. Two of those deaths took place in Knoxville and one in Memphis. Now, advocates from East Tennessee are standing up to say that

In 2011, The House Republican Small Business Task Force met on workers’ compensation issues and prepared a study that state officials, business groups, labor leaders and legal experts are eager to review. The task force has some issues that they want addressed, but it may not be until 2013 before any legislative changes take place.

Being injured on the job can be a frightening experience. Employees in Knoxville and throughout the state of Tennessee expect that their employers will maintain a reasonably safe work environment. However, sometimes things go wrong. Last week, a diesel fire erupted in at the Young Zinc Mine in New Market, Tennessee, east of Knoxville. A

In Workers’ Compensation, while Tennessee law does not allow employers/insurers to benefit from the employee’s receipt of SSDI benefits, it does provide a break in certain situations when the employee is receiving old-age Social Security retirement benefits. Tennessee Code Annotated section 50-6-207(4)(A)(i), in pertinent part, states as follows: The compensation payments shall be reduced by

Important issues in Workers’ Compensation will be covered at an upcoming seminar titled “Handling a Workers’ Compensation Case From Start t Finish” on December 7, 2011 in Knoxville, Tennessee. John Dreiser of the Law Offices of Tony Farmer and John Dreiser will be the sole presenter from the Plaintiff’s bar at this National Business Institute