Category Archives: Workplace Accidents
Veterinarian killed by elephant was not protected with barriers
Tennessee residents may remember an accident in their own state that killed a caretaker at one of the largest elephant sanctuaries in the nation. A man recently killed in Maine under similar circumstances has led some to encourage the installation of protective barriers to protect workers from the large animals. The Occupational Safety and… Read More »
What benefits am I entitled to after a workplace accident?
Tennessee workers who are injured on the job are typically allowed workers’ compensation in most cases. Following an accident, employees could be entitled to a range of benefits depending upon the severity of the workplace injuries. However, this only applies to compensable injuries: ones that an authorized doctor has determined to be work related…. Read More »
Wide range of injuries eligible for workers’ compensation
Tennessee workers may not be aware of the broad spectrum of injuries that can be the basis for filing a workers’ compensation claim. Some people may assume that workers’ compensation is mainly for people who die in an explosion or throw their backs out lifting heavy machinery parts, but a wide range of injuries… Read More »
Which industries are covered by workers’ comp in Tennessee?
With few industry exceptions, any employer operating in Tennessee with five or more employees must carry workers’ compensation insurance coverage. Included in this number are any corporate officers and any of their employed family members, regardless of whether those corporate officers seek insurance coverage for themselves. In other words, if a corporate officer hires… Read More »
Determining liability for construction accidents
When construction workers in Tennessee are injured on the job, they may not know who to hold liable if the injuries result from negligent acts. This might be because there can be several people in charge at a single work site, from the property owner to prime contractors, and even an architect or an… Read More »
Employee suffers workplace injuries after fall from park ride
When people think of amusement parks, they often imagine places where they can enjoy fun rides and forget their troubles for a time. However, when a worker is injured in this type of setting, the situation is no laughing matter, as it can cause financial and physical troubles for the individual and his or… Read More »
Workplace accidents such as falls can result in head injuries
Injuries such as broken legs and arms can result from falls and other work accidents in Tennessee. However, other serious injuries that can result from workplace accidents include spinal injuries or brain injuries. These can alter a person’s ability to function mentally or physically. In a recent case in a different state, a person… Read More »
Work accidents can cause serious injuries in construction field
Sometimes, a person’s day at a construction job site goes swimmingly in Tennessee. Other times, the individual might have one of his or her worst days, particularly if they get injured on the job. Work accidents can be frightening for both the worker and his or her family members, who may depend on the… Read More »
Workers’ compensation may help injured lumber company worker
In Tennessee, workplace accidents can be serious enough to put a worker out of commission for weeks or months. In one case in a different state, a worker suffered major injuries while working at a lumber site. The worker may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits in this situation. This accident occurred on a… Read More »
Workplace accidents can cause serious injuries in Tennessee
Some jobs are more dangerous than others, but a person can easily become injured in any position for a variety of reasons. For instance, either a piece of equipment or machinery malfunctions or the worker lets his or her guard down and ends up suffering from an unexpected accident, such as a slip or… Read More »
