After you have suffered an injury on the job, it is important to explore all avenues of compensation in a timely manner. In the case of a serious construction accident or other workplace accident, you may be entitled to financial relief from one or more of these sources:
- Workers' compensation: Be sure to report your injury to your employer in a timely manner. Employers, in turn, are required to report injuries to workers' compensation insurers within one business day. You may be eligible for temporary disability benefits, medical benefits and permanent partial or total disability benefits for up to 10 years. Permanent disability of particular parts of the body are compensable through final settlements such as:
- Thumb: 60 weeks' worth of benefits
- Hand: 150 weeks' worth of benefits
- Hearing: 75 weeks' worth of benefits per ear
- Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI or SSD): If your injury will prevent you from working for more than 12 months, you may be eligible for SSD benefits. Ideally, your workers' compensation law firm can also streamline and coordinate your SSD claim or appeals, claims processes and documentation. The Law Offices of James Flexer is prepared to help ensure that you receive all you are entitled to from both workers' comp and SSDI.
- Personal injury claim or lawsuit: If a third party other than your employer was involved in your workplace accident, you may have a viable third-party liability claim. The third party may be an equipment manufacturer, a subcontractor or a delivery service, to name a few examples. A full-service injury law attorney can coordinate your workers' compensation claim, Social Security Disability claim and third-party liability lawsuit. Maximize recovery of all your compensation and benefits. Call or e-mail the Law Offices of James Flexer to schedule a consultation.
Contact a Tennessee Workers' Compensation and SSDI Lawyer
Save valuable time and effort and maximize your recovery of all compensation that you are entitled to. Learn how the Nashville-based Law Offices of James Flexer can help you navigate the Tennessee workers' comp process.
If you have just been injured in a workplace accident, it is always a good idea to talk to a lawyer right away to find out what your rights are and what you can do to protect those rights. Don't hesitate to contact us to discuss your options.
