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Tennessee Workers' Compensation is a “no-fault” system in which the injured worker receives medical and compensation benefits no matter who caused the job-related accident. The only requirement is that the injury arose out of and during the course of the course of employment.

Workers' Compensation Statute of Limitations for Tennessee Claims. For workers' compensation cases arising in Tennessee, the statute of limitation is generally “one (1) year after the accident resulting in injury,” ing to Tenn.

The Coming and Going Rule states that if an employee is in the process of going to or coming home from work, then he is not considered to be in the course of employment. Therefore, any injury that is incurred while going to or coming home from work will not be covered by workers' compensation.

The impairment rating is then multiplied by 450 to determine how long your benefits will be paid (this is called the “compensation period”). The compensation period is then multiplied by 66 2/3% of the average weekly wages you received pre-injury (subject to the state maximum).

TPD benefits are paid at the rate of 66⅔% of the difference between your average weekly wage pre-injury and your average weekly-wage post-injury (subject to the state maximum). Temporary total disability (TTD) benefits apply when you're temporarily unable to work at all.

Workers' Compensation is paid out based on your “Compensation Rate.” This is sixty-six and two-thirds percent of your Average Weekly Wage in the 52 weeks prior to your injury. This calculation can get complicated if you did not work all 52 weeks with that employer.

You will select your Authorized Treating Physician (ATP) from a panel of three doctors that your employer gives you. That physician will provide the medical care needed to help your return to your health and to your job. Medical treatment for your work-related injury is provided at the employer's expense.

Workers' comp insurance isn't just important to have, it is actually a requirement in most states. In Tennessee, businesses with five or more employees must carry workers' compensation insurance. Having this coverage will give your employees benefits if they suffer from a work-related injury or illness.