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You generally have one year from the date of injury, or from the last workers' compensation payment, to file your claim (Tenn. Code \u00a7 50-6-203)."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Does workers' comp cover me if the accident was my fault?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Usually, yes. Tennessee workers' compensation is a no-fault system, so you can generally receive benefits whether or not the accident was your fault, if the injury arose out of and happened in the course of your work."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"What does workers' comp pay for in Tennessee?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"It covers authorized medical treatment and part of your lost wages through temporary and permanent disability benefits. It does not pay for pain and suffering."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Can I choose my own doctor after a work injury?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Usually your employer must offer a panel of authorized doctors and you choose from that list (Tenn. Code \u00a7 50-6-204). Treatment outside the panel may not be covered, so ask before you schedule."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"What should I do if my workers' comp claim is denied?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Do not give up. Tennessee has a process through the Bureau of Workers' Compensation to dispute a denial. Deadlines are strict, so contact a workers' comp lawyer as soon as you receive the denial."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Can I be fired for filing a workers' comp claim?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Tennessee recognizes a claim for retaliatory discharge when an employee is fired for pursuing workers' compensation benefits. The facts matter, so call a lawyer right away if you were fired after reporting an injury."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Can I sue someone besides my employer for a work injury?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Often, yes. If a third party such as a negligent driver or equipment maker caused your injury, you may be able to bring a separate claim (Tenn. Code \u00a7 50-6-112). The one-year personal injury deadline usually applies."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"How much does a workers' comp lawyer cost in Memphis?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Tennessee caps workers' compensation attorney fees at 20 percent of the benefits recovered, subject to approval (Tenn. Code \u00a7 50-6-226). If no benefits are recovered, you do not owe an attorney fee."}}]}],{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.mamajustice.com\/memphis\/workers-compensation\/#BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Memphis","item":"https:\/\/www.mamajustice.com\/memphis\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Memphis Workers\u2019 Compensation Lawyer","item":"https:\/\/www.mamajustice.com\/memphis\/workers-compensation\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]