What is Reconsideration of a TN Work Comp Claim
In Tennessee, the compensation recoverable for a work comp permanent injury is limited if the employee is able to return to work at the same rate of pay. This provision under the Tennessee Workers Compensation Act is in place to get the employer incentive to get the employee back to work. Get the injured back to work and the injury will not costs you so much.
Unfortunately, some employers will return the employee to work just to take advantage of the cap and they will shortly thereafter terminate the employee. To keep this from happening the work comp act will allow a “reconsideration” of the workers compensation case. This allows the employee to re-open the case and litigate it again with the cap being removed. In general a case can be reopened if the employee losses their employment through no fault of their own within 200 or 400 weeks of the original injury (depending on the injury)
If you have lost your job and believe you may be entitled to a reconsideration of a workers comp claim feel free to contact our office. We can generally track down your final paperwork to determine if you have this right.
Author Bio
Jim Higgins, founder of the Higgins Firm, is a seasoned personal injury attorney with deep roots in Nashville, Tennessee. A 4th generation Nashvillian, Jim carries on the legal legacy of his father, a judge for over 30 years. After graduating from the University of Memphis School of Law, Jim’s career began on the other side of the courtroom, defending insurance companies and learning their tactics for minimizing settlements. However, he soon realized his true calling was fighting for the rights of the injured, and for the past several years, he has exclusively represented plaintiffs in personal injury cases.
Since then, his dedication and skill have earned him membership in the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an organization limited to attorneys who have secured million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for their clients. Licensed to practice in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Georgia, Jim focuses on personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice, and workers’ compensation cases. His exceptional work has been recognized by his peers, earning him a spot on the Super Lawyers list from 2021 to 2024, a distinction awarded to only a select group of accomplished attorneys in each state.
