If you were injured on the job, you will want to be aware of your options when it comes to workers’ compensation benefits. To learn more about temporary workers’ compensation benefits versus permanent compensation benefits, give our firm a call today. Our skilled Knoxville workers’ compensation attorney is here to help.
How do Temporary Workers’ Compensation benefits work in Tennessee?
There are two kinds of temporary workers’ compensation benefits identified in the state of Tennessee. They include the following:
- Temporary Total Disability: These types of benefits are awarded to employees who have work-related injuries or illnesses that stop them from returning to work. When it comes to these benefits, they should aid in covering the cost of their medical bills and a part of their lost wages until they have recovered enough to return to work.
- Temporary Partial Disability: If an injured employee still has the ability to do some work, but either fewer hours or an easier job because of his or her work-related injury, these benefits may be granted. As long as the authorized treating physician approves this work, the individual may obtain compensation to meet the cost of his or her medical bills and a portion of the lost wages he or she sustained as a result of working fewer hours or an easier job.
If you would like to learn more about temporary workers’ compensation benefits, do not wait to reach out to our firm today. Our legal team is on your side to ensure you have the help you need to heal and move forward.
What are permanent workers’ compensation benefits in Tennessee?
An individual may be eligible to apply for permanent workers’ compensation benefits in the event that he or she is hurt on the job and is permanently disabled because of that injury or illness. There are two kinds of permanent workers’ compensation available in Tennessee. They include the following:
- Permanent Partial Disability: In the event that an employee was permanently injured while on the job but can still secure a job in the open market, he or she may receive 66 ⅔% of their average weekly wage by Permanent Partial Disability Benefits.
- Permanent Total Disability: Employees who are incapable of returning to any job at all after sustaining a work-related injury may receive permanent total disability benefits until the individual is suitable to retire and obtain Social Security benefits.
If you are interested in learning more about permanent workers’ compensation benefits in Tennessee, it is in your best interest to reach out to our firm today. We look forward to hearing from you.
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