Category Archives: Workers’ Compensation

The Tennessee Supreme Court has affirmed the dismissal of a Workers’ Compensation claim for being untimely due to a previous filed claim under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA). If you or someone you know makes a claim under the EEOICPA, then please consult an attorney immediately to determine any rights you may

On August 29, 2011, the Tennessee Supreme Court filed its decision affirming the workers’ compensation decision in Cherokee Insurance Company, Inc. v. Ralph McNabb awarding Mr. McNabb sixty-percent (60%) disability and penalizing the insurer for a frivolous appeal. The Law Offices of Tony Farmer and John Dreiser represented Mr. McNabb. Mr. Ralph McNabb sustained a right rotator cuff tear

Workers’ compensation exists to cover the burden of medical expenses and lost wages after an employee is injured. It also provides long-term disability benefits for those who have been hurt while at work. A new workers’ compensation law concerning drug testing became effective on July 1 in Tennessee. The new measure, backed by the state’s

Every occupation has its own set of hazards. However, some jobs are far more dangerous than others. For men and women engaged in a hazardous occupation knowing the ins and outs of workplace safety, as well as workers’ compensation, is simply a part of the job. Regulators in Tennessee are taking measures to ensure that

John Dreiser was one of three presenters at the “Workers’ Compensation Update” sponsored by Lorman Education Services on Friday, June 17, 2011, in Knoxville, Tennessee.  The seminar provided attorneys, adjusters, case managers, and human resource personnel with valuable updates and information regarding workers’ compensation claims in Tennessee. The attendees learned about the 2010 and 2011

Men and women injured on the job are entitled to a certain amount of compensation. Workers’ compensation programs are designed to provide this compensation for injured employees. However, this process does not always run smoothly. Over the last several years, a Tennessee man has faced difficulty over workers compensation claims with his former employer. According

Construction jobs can be hazardous, and accidents in the workplace can be the cause of serious injury or even the loss of life. But some work sites seem to be more prone to serious accidents than others. A bridge in Tennessee that has been under construction for some time has been the site of multiple

The General Assembly passed a workers compensation reform bill that will have vast implications for workers in Tennessee.  The bill, which applies to injuries on or after July 1, 2011, narrows the definition of “injury” by requiring it be caused by a specific incident or set of incidents arising out of and in the course of