If I disagree with the worker’s comp. doctor, am I entitled to a second opinion?
Yes. On the issues of surgery, impairment, and diagnosis, the injured employee is entitled to a second opinion from that same panel of physicians selected by the employer. But you must...
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How much time do I have to settle my case when I’m injured at work?
An injured worker has one year from the date of the last payment by his employer for his benefit. If the workers’ compensation company paid a medical bill on December...
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Do I have a choice of doctors if I’m injured at work?
Yes, but your choice must be made from a panel of at least three doctors provided by your employer. Many employers do not follow the state law that requires them...
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Is my employer required to hold my job for me while I recuperate?
No, unless you qualify for protection under the Family and Medical Leave Act, which is a federal law that gives workers’ 12 weeks of unpaid leave without risk of losing...
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Can my employer fire me for making a worker’s compensation claim?
No. Tennessee courts have repeatedly ruled that even an employee at will (one without a contract) cannot be fired for making a workers’ compensation claim.
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