Tuesday, May 24, 2011

What Happens First In a Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Claim

What should you typically expect at the very beginning of your Tennessee workers’ compensation case? You should report your injury to your employer/supervisor as soon as possible.  You have thirty (30) days to report your injury.  Your employer should then notify their workers’ compensation insurance company, unless they are self-insured.  When the work comp. insurance company receives notice of your injury, they have two (2) working days to make contact with the injured worker or their employer.
Next, they must make a determination if they are going to accept or deny the claim of the injured worker.  They have fifteen (15) days to make this decision once they know of the injury.  If your claim is accepted, you should be provided a panel of physicians to choose from.  You may also be due compensation as you go through your medical treatment.
If you have been hurt at work call Attorney Cody Allison & Associates / The Work Comp Team (615) 234-6000 and put our team on your side. 

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

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