Under state and federal law, you’re never required to hire a lawyer – but it’s usually in your best interest to work with one no matter what your legal concerns are. T. Scott Jones and Chris Beavers talk about why you should hire a lawyer in the following videos. Why should I hire an attorney for a DUI charge? Why should you hire an attorney for a DUI charge? You should hire an attorney because [...]

Workers at construction sites are constantly bombarded by noise. Many machines and tools, like jackhammers, are inherently loud. Trucks, the constant movement of workers, drills and diggers, and other work activities can affect a construction worker’s hearing on a daily basis. Often, hearing loss occurs slowly over time. Workers may not even realize they can’t hear well until a spouse, friend, or coworker tells them their hearing is bad. An inability to hear affects your ability [...]

Remote working, also called telecommuting, has exploded in popularity in recent years. Many companies – large and small – are allowing their employees to work remotely from home, either full-time or part-time. Workers’ compensation laws in Tennessee cover employees who work remotely and suffer an injury on-the-job. If you have sustained an injury as a telecommuter, you are likely eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. However, as a remote employee, you must be able to prove the [...]

How do you know if your employer has workers’ compensation coverage? Well, your employer is required to have workers’ compensation coverage if they have five or more employees, or if that employment is involved in the construction industry, which is very widely defined. However, a lot of times your employer may be required to have workers’ comp coverage, and they actually don't. In that situation, to find that out, you're gonna need to contact an [...]

If you've been injured at work, you're basically entitled to three benefits. The first and most important benefit is you're entitled to medical care relative to the injury, and that medical care continues for the rest of your natural life. The second benefit you're entitled to is what's called temporary total disability or temporary partial disability, which is basically workers' compensation pay. While you're off work, your employers are required to pay you two-thirds of [...]