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Spring Weather Brings Out The Leather

With the weather becoming nicer, and with gas prices still high, more people will be riding motorcycles.  If you are a motorcycle rider, please make sure to drive safely, and be aware of the insurance coverage that you have. 

Many motorcycle operators have no idea what their insurance covers, or think that their car insurance automatically covers them whether they are riding their motorcycle or driving their car.  Most of the times it does not.  With more motorcycles being on the road now, there is the chance of more wrecks occurring, and typically injuries from motorcycle wrecks tend to be severe.  Make sure you have insurance that not only provides the proper coverage, but also provides enough limits to cover serious injuries. 

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May

That Cow Came Out Of Nowhere

If you are injured in a car or motorcycle  wreck that is caused by a farm animal, such as a horse or cow,  that is in the road, you are entitled to damages from the owner of that animal, or the person in control or custody of the animal at the time of the incident.  There is plenty of case law in Tennessee that supports a claim for damages stemming from this type of incident, including medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, loss of enjoyment, etc. 

For more information visit http://www.hughesandcoleman.com/auto-accident-lawyer.php

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May

Nurse Case Managers Are Not Your Friend

The purpose of the nurse case manager was to help coordinate medical care for the employee with the treating doctors/facilities.  The insurance company pays for the nurse case manager.

If there is a nurse case manager on your case, then you should ask him/her to wait outside of the room while the doctor examines you.  Once the doctor has finished his exam, then the nurse case manager can come in while the doctor is discussing the findings. 

Remember, the nurse case manager can assist with scheduling your appointments but is not your “friend”.  You should not be discussing your personal life with the nurse case manager.

 

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May

Do You Know Who to Contact When You’ve Been Injured at Work?

The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development’s Workers’ Compensation Division is available for questions.  They can be contacted at 1-800-332-COMP (2667).  You can also visit their website at www.tn.gov/labor-wfd/wcomp.html. 

If you have a hearing impairment you may use TN Relay Service 711; 1-866-503-0263.

For more information on a work injury in Tennessee visit http://www.hughesandcoleman.com/workers-compensation-lawyer.php

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May

Changes to Pain Management Procedures in a Workers’ Compensation Claim

 

The new bill authorizes a physician to order pain management for an employee determined to have persisting pain due to their work injury.  The employee is still entitled to a panel of physicians if the treating physician makes a referral for pain management treatment.  The injured employee will be required to sign a formal agreement with the physician acknowledging the conditions under which the injured or disabled employee may continue to be prescribed such controlled substances and agreeing to comply with such conditions.   If the employee violates the agreement, the employer may terminate the pain management.  If this occurs, the employee has the right to file a request for assistance with the department of labor or petition the court for further treatment.

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