Tips to Finding a Tennessee Workers Compensation Lawyer
If you are trying to find an attorney to represent you in a workman’s compensation case there are a few basic questions that you should ask. These questions include:
-What is the lawyer’s experience with workers compensation cases In other words, how long have they practiced work comp law, how much of their practice is dedicated to workers compensation and approximately how many cases have they handled?
-Will the lawyer advance all costs associated with the lawsuit? This would include filing fees, expert witness fees and court reporter expenses.
– Find out of the lawyer represents employers/insurance companies or employees.
In addition to these questions it is important you that are comfortable with the work comp lawyer. Some lawyers are just a better fit for you and your type of case.
If you have a case that you would like to discuss with on of our work comp lawyers, feel free to contact us.
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.
