Memphis Workplace Injury Attorney

Have You Suffered an Injury at Work?

If you have suffered an injury while at work or as a result of your job duties, you could be eligible to recover compensation to help offset the cost of your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. However, before you take any sort of legal action, it's best to first consult a personal injury attorney who can competently assess your situation to determine who should be held liable and what type of claim you should file. Depending on the circumstances you could be eligible to file a worker's compensation claim, a separate injury lawsuit, or both.

Workers' Compensation Claims

When an employee sustains an injury as a result of their job duties, they have the right to seek benefits through the Tennessee workers' compensation system. These benefits are used to cover the employee's lost wages from being unable to work, as well as disability expenses and medical expenses incurred from the treatment of their injuries. As a general rule, employees are not allowed to pursue separate injury lawsuits against their employer. Unless the employer intentionally caused the injury or failed to carry workers' compensation insurance, the employee is usually limited to filing a worker's compensation claim. 

Filing a Separate Injury Lawsuit

There are times, however, when an employee may be able to recover additional damages. A separate injury lawsuit can be filed when a person or company other than the employer somehow contributes to or causes the accident. For example, if an employee was electrocuted and it was discovered that the electrician who installed the electrical wiring made a mistake or was negligent in ensuring the wiring was safe, both the electrician and the electrical company could be sued and held liable for damages in a personal injury lawsuit.

Experienced Personal Injury Lawyer Helping Workplace Accident Victims

The first thing you should do following an injury or accident at work is to contact a knowledgeable injury attorney. Memphis personal injury attorney John Whitfield can provide you with the experienced and dedicated legal counsel you need to file claim with the workers' compensation board, and can competently address any issues that may arise that could prevent your ability to successfully recover workers' compensation benefits.

To learn more, please feel free to contact the Law Office of John Whitfield today at (800) 7735-2178 to schedule your free consultation!