Is My Work Injury Case Covered Under Tennessee Law?

I recently accepted representation in a work comp. case where my client lives in Arizona.  She is a long-haul, tractor-trailer driver.  She drives for a trucking company headquartered in Tennessee but runs a route from Arizona to Pennsylvania.  Her employer's policy covers claims under Tennessee law.  We immediately got her set up for medical treatment near her home. 

While this case was clear, many cases involve legal analysis to determine which state has jurisdiction.  Jobs which require extensive travel (such as over the road truck drivers, sales persons and construction workers) see this issue the most.  When making a decision about which laws to apply important factors include:  1) where the employer resides, 2) where the injured employee lives or resides, 3) where the employee was hired and 4) where the injury occurred.

If you believe you may have a Tennessee work comp claim but need more information, please give our office at Attorney Cody Allison & Associates / The Work Comp Team a call at

(615) 234-6000.  We can generally tell you which state laws are applicable when you answer a few questions.

Nashville, Tennessee workers’ compensation / Middle  Tennessee workers’ compensation / Davidson County workers’ compensation