As I have posted previously, my wife is a Tennessee nurse. I have great respect for the profession. Our law firm, Cody Allison & Associates, PLLC was privileged to participate, as a Silver Level Sponsor, in the 2010 Tennessee Nurses Association (TNA) annual convention in Franklin, TN. Our primary sponsorship was for the Awards Luncheon.
In speaking with several nurses at the convention who visited our booth, I heard many times about the potential for back and shoulder injuries in the profession. Nurses of all ages and skill levels are at risk for injury.
A couple of tips for injured Tennessee nurses include:
1) Don't be afraid to report your injury! Workers' compensation insurance exists for a reason. I spoke with a nurse recently who injured her back several years ago but never reported the injury. She was afraid to get a lecture on proper lifting technique from her boss. Ultimately, she allowed the legal time to make a claim pass, but still has to deal with the painful effects today. This is so unfortunate.
If you are a TN nurse and are injured on the job, report your injury to your supervisor. You have thirty (30) days from the date of an acute injury to report the injury. It is always good to document your report in writing and take a witness, if possible.
2) Follow your work comp treating doctor's restrictions! Many nurses are returned to work after a serious injury under a doctor's restrictions but are asked to violate those restrictions in order to help "the team". Remember, your employer has to abide by your restrictions.
Our team at Attorney Cody Allison & Associates / The Work Comp Team is often forced to intervene on behalf of clients to make sure their restrictions are being followed. This is obviously important to allow you to heal completely.
If you have questions about your Tennessee work comp case, please feel free to contact our office for a free attorney consultation at (615) 234-6000. Also remember, if you can't come to us, we will come to you.
In speaking with several nurses at the convention who visited our booth, I heard many times about the potential for back and shoulder injuries in the profession. Nurses of all ages and skill levels are at risk for injury.
A couple of tips for injured Tennessee nurses include:
1) Don't be afraid to report your injury! Workers' compensation insurance exists for a reason. I spoke with a nurse recently who injured her back several years ago but never reported the injury. She was afraid to get a lecture on proper lifting technique from her boss. Ultimately, she allowed the legal time to make a claim pass, but still has to deal with the painful effects today. This is so unfortunate.
If you are a TN nurse and are injured on the job, report your injury to your supervisor. You have thirty (30) days from the date of an acute injury to report the injury. It is always good to document your report in writing and take a witness, if possible.
2) Follow your work comp treating doctor's restrictions! Many nurses are returned to work after a serious injury under a doctor's restrictions but are asked to violate those restrictions in order to help "the team". Remember, your employer has to abide by your restrictions.
Our team at Attorney Cody Allison & Associates / The Work Comp Team is often forced to intervene on behalf of clients to make sure their restrictions are being followed. This is obviously important to allow you to heal completely.
If you have questions about your Tennessee work comp case, please feel free to contact our office for a free attorney consultation at (615) 234-6000. Also remember, if you can't come to us, we will come to you.
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