Is my employer liable if I’m injured at work by defective equipment?
Yes, but only under workers’ compensation law. Whenever a worker is injured as a result of defective equipment, or a dangerous situation he was placed in by his supervisor, or...
Read More If I have been injured at work, am I eligible for social security disability benefits?
Yes, if upon your recovery, you are still unable to work, you may be eligible for social security disability. In order to qualify, you must convince the social security administration...
Read More What if my employer doesn’t have workers’ compensation insurance?
Contact the Department of Labor at (901) 543-6077 and tell them your employer is not providing you with benefits for your injury at work. Not only are there monetary penalties...
Read More What if I’m injured while driving a company vehicle?
Suppose a local route driver is injured in an accident while on his way to make a delivery. First, it is important to know that worker’s compensation benefits apply even...
Read More Is the company to which I was assigned by a temporary employment agency responsible for my on-the-job injuries?
Maybe. If you can show that the assigned company had the right to control your work and that the work being done was essentially the work of the assigned company,...
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