Tennessee Workers May re-open their work comp claim
This week alone more than 1000 workers in Tennessee have lost their job. Many of my prior workers compensation clients have called to see if there is anything that can be done other than unemployment benefits Sometimes we can give these folks some more financial help.
In addition to unemployment benefits you can often re-open your workers compensation case to obtain additional compensation. Specifically, as many know your comp award is limited if you return to work for the same rate of pay. However, if you loose the job within a certain amount of time you can reopen the case to go beyond the cap. Because of the poor economy we have filed many new reconsideration claims. It will not got your job back but it can help in these tough times.
If you have lost your job and had a prior workmans compensation claim feel free to call or email my office to see if we can help. We handle workman’s compensation cases throughout TN.
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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.
