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Can I Get a Workers’ Comp Settlement for Nerve Damage?

May 22, 2025

The Short Answer: Yes, you may be eligible for a workers’ comp settlement for nerve damage if your injury is work-related. However, proving that your...

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What Workers Should Know About Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals

May 15, 2025

The Short Answer Exposure to hazardous chemicals in the workplace can occur through inhalation, skin contact, or accidental ingestion, often due to inadequate safety procedures...

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What Options Are Available If Your Chattanooga Employer Doesn’t Carry Workers’ Compensation Insurance?

May 6, 2025

The Short Answer In Tennessee, most employers with 5 or more employees are legally required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. If your employer doesn’t have...

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Can I Sue My Employer for a Work Injury?

May 1, 2025

The Short Answer If you were hurt at work in Tennessee, you usually cannot sue your employer. That’s because workers’ compensation is a no-fault system—it...

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How Much Does Workers’ Comp Pay in Tennessee?

January 8, 2025

The Short Answer How much workers comp pays depends on several factors, but in Tennessee, the compensation rate is typically 66 2/3% (two-thirds) of your...

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When To Get a Lawyer for a Work Injury

December 24, 2024

You should get a workers’ compensation lawyer if your claim involves complications that could affect your benefits or your ability to recover fairly. For instance,...

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What To Do If Your Workers’ Comp Claim Is Denied in Tennessee

June 14, 2024

The Volunteer State is rapidly becoming one of the safest places to work. This is the 11th year in a row that rates have decreased...

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How To Apply for Workers’ Comp in Chattanooga, TN

June 14, 2024

When you have been hurt on the job, knowing the best course of action can be difficult. After you receive medical treatment for your injuries,...

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Is My Work-Related Injury Eligible for Workers’ Comp Benefits?

August 23, 2023

Working with a workers’ compensation lawyer such as the professionals you’ll find at the McMahan Law Firm may help your case tremendously. It’s sometimes hard...

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Are Workers’ Comp Benefits Taxable in TN?

February 9, 2022

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    How Much Does Workers’ Comp Pay in Tennessee? January 8, 2025
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    When To Get a Lawyer for a Work Injury December 24, 2024
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