Can Workers’ Comp Cover Injuries Developed Over Many Years?
Posted: February 20, 2019
Not all work-related injuries are caused by sudden accidents. Occupational diseases and cumulative trauma injuries can develop over time. Repetitive Stress Injuries If an employee is covered by workers' compensation insurance, he or she should be entitled to receive compensation for repetitive stress injuries caused by overuse across a long period of time. Back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are examples of this type of...
Protecting Yourself From Insurance Fraud
Posted: February 13, 2019
Murfreesboro is a university town approximately 35 miles from Nashville and connected by Interstate 840 to Franklin and Spring Hill. On the last weekend of January, it became the site of an increasing problem in America. According to local ABC-affiliate WKRN, a local man was driving his kids to church in his pickup truck when he stopped at a red light at a busy intersection...
Safe Driving In Major Cities
Posted: February 11, 2019
While driving in a major city, you are likely to encounter traffic jams, bumper-to-bumper traffic, and large numbers of pedestrians and bicyclists. The following are safe driving tips to help smooth the way and reduce your risk of an accident. Avoid Driving During Rush Hour Peak rush hour traffic typically occurs from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Stay...
Driving Through The Snow
Posted: February 4, 2019
The stereotype of Southerners and snow is not unfounded. Middle Tennessee doesn’t get much in the way of severe winter weather, but when it does, it’s a big deal. Four years ago, Brentwood, Franklin, Nashville, and surrounding areas, thanks to back-to-back snowstorms followed by freezing temperatures, saw a record ice accumulation of ¼ of an inch. The news teemed with reports of traffic accidents, property...
Will Workers’ Comp Cover Employee Negligence?
Posted: January 31, 2019
Workers' compensation insurance is designed to provide benefits to injured workers and to protect employers from injury lawsuits brought by employees. It pays for medical care, partially replaces lost wages during recovery from work-related injuries, and covers vocational rehabilitation for workers when needed. Generally, workers' compensation is a no-fault system that provides benefits for workers injured on the job, regardless of who was at fault....