Tennessee Employer’s Workers Compensation Coverage Now Online
Good news for other lawyers that practice workman’s compensation law in Tennessee. As you are all aware it can often be challenging to find out if an employer had workers comp insurance and the identity of the work comp insurance company. The TN dept. of labor has now added a page to their website where you can verify an employer has coverage and obtain the identity of the insurance company. The like to the site can be found here.
This should also help employees confirm their company has coverage in case they are hurt on the job. After practicing work comp law for so many years I have often seen employees not realize that their boss didn’t have work comp coverage until after they suffered an injury. Unfortunately, learning this after an injury is too late and can leave the employee in desperate condition. As such, if you are starting with a new company I suggest you verify coverage through the state’s website. This is especially true if you are working for a small company as that is generally where we see a lack of coverage.
If you have any questions about a Tennessee Workers Compensation Claim, feel fee to call our office at 800-705-2121.
Author Bio
Jim Higgins, founder of the Higgins Firm, is a seasoned personal injury attorney with deep roots in Nashville, Tennessee. A 4th generation Nashvillian, Jim carries on the legal legacy of his father, a judge for over 30 years. After graduating from the University of Memphis School of Law, Jim’s career began on the other side of the courtroom, defending insurance companies and learning their tactics for minimizing settlements. However, he soon realized his true calling was fighting for the rights of the injured, and for the past several years, he has exclusively represented plaintiffs in personal injury cases.
Since then, his dedication and skill have earned him membership in the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an organization limited to attorneys who have secured million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for their clients. Licensed to practice in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Georgia, Jim focuses on personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice, and workers’ compensation cases. His exceptional work has been recognized by his peers, earning him a spot on the Super Lawyers list from 2021 to 2024, a distinction awarded to only a select group of accomplished attorneys in each state.
