Hello. It's hard to tell from the facts that you have relayed whether you would have a successful claim against the property owner. In addition...

How many times are they legally able to do a drug screen with a workers comp claim

There is nothing in the TN Workers Compensation Law that expressly prohibits an employer from giving you multiple drug screens following an injury....

I'm about to get a workmans comp settlement I live in the state of Tennessee can they garnish my workman's comp settlement

Yes. And typically the attorney hired by the workers' compensation insurance carrier will include language in the settlement documents addressing...

Question about a Workman's Compensation claim.

If this is a compensable workers' compensation claim, the medical provider cannot come after your son for payment. See Tenn. Code Ann....

When filing a Notice of Lawsuit in a Workers' Compensation case in Tennessee, who is it filed with?

You will need to file something with the Department of Labor. If you are in Johnson City, you can file it at the Department's Kingsport oiffice...

Do I need an attorney?

Tennessee does allow you to recover for diminished value. Most insurance companies won't offer it to you and they have been known to say just what...

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Is there anything to be done about this?

They can get away with it if you let them. You need to consult with a competent workers' compensation attorney ASAP.

I have this exact same situation in east Tennessee. My client was in a very serious accident and the other driver was intoxicated, uninsured and...

I crushed my thumb at work, can I sue the company for this

You need to talk with an attorney to give you an idea of what the permanent disability portion of your claim is worth. They need to confirm that...

Do i have right to file for workers comp benefits on aggravation of a pre-existing injury?

Yes, you have the right to pursue medical benefits. The question is whether your employer has to provide temporary disability benefits while you...