Understanding Tennessee Workers’ Compensation: Your Rights After a Workplace Injury

In 2023, over 37,000 workplace injury claims were filed in Tennessee, with thousands more unreported due to employer resistance (Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development).

If you’ve been injured on the job in Tennessee, you’re entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, including medical treatment, wage replacement, and disability payments. However, many workers face denied claims, delays in benefits, or pressure from employers to return to work too soon. Knowing your rights and working with a Tennessee workers’ compensation attorney can make all the difference.

In Tennessee, you must report your injury to your employer within 15 days to qualify for benefits. After filing a claim, your employer’s insurance should cover medical expenses and lost wages, but disputes are common. Employers and insurance companies often downplay injuries, refuse treatments, or terminate employment unfairly—this is where having legal representation is crucial.

At McMahan Law Firm, we fight to ensure injured workers in Selmer and West Tennessee get the full compensation they’re entitled to.

If your workers’ comp claim has been denied or delayed, don’t face the system alone—call (731) 645-3100 today for a free consultation and let us protect your rights.