Memphis Workers' Compensation Lawyer

Fighting For the Rights of Injured Employees

At Donati Law, PLLC we strive to maximize the recovery in every case we handle. Our workers' comp attorneys are able to devote the necessary time to each case because we are not a volume-based practice. Additionally, we have the experience to maximize recovery. We are not content with simply obtaining the settlement offer the insurance company thinks is best. If an acceptable offer is not made, we will try the case before a judge as we have done before on numerous occasions.

High-Quality Legal Representation Since 1980

Our Memphis workers' compensation attorneys make every effort to deliver high-quality legal representation to injured workers. We know how stressful work-related injuries can be for workers, especially when the victim is the primary breadwinner in his or her family. We are here to make this process less overwhelming for you by taking care of all the details on your behalf. Your well-being and future are extremely important to us.

We proudly offer our clients the following:

• Reliable and personalized legal services
• More than 45 years of experience
• Step-by-step guidance through the process

Contact us or call (901) 209-5500 to arrange an initial consultation with Donati Law, PLLC. Se habla Español.

We Represent Injured Workers in Tennessee

At Donati Law, PLLC, we’re here to help injured workers obtain medical and monetary benefits for their injuries. We handle all workers’ compensation cases on a contingency fee basis, which means you owe us nothing until we recover compensation on your behalf.

Quick Facts About Workers’ Compensation Claims

• You must notify your employer within 30 days of your injury.
• There are two main types of workers’ compensation benefits: medical care for work-related injury/illness and partial wage replacement (if you’re unable to work or can only work at a limited capacity).
• Injured employees are entitled to receive medical treatment at no cost – and for as long as the treatment is authorized by a medical professional.

Can My Employer Deny Workers' Comp Benefits?

Under Tennessee workers’ compensation laws, most companies with more than 5 employees are required to purchase insurance to cover their workers’ injuries. With a few notable exceptions, almost any injury that you sustain because of your job can make you eligible for insurance coverage, as long as you follow the guidelines and meet all state requirements.

However, while your employer can’t outright deny your workers’ compensation benefits, they can make it difficult to get the compensation you need for medical treatments and expenses. At Donati Law, PLLC, our skilled workers' compensation lawyers in Memphis are committed to helping our clients move past workers’ compensation denials, so that they can begin the healing process and move forward.

Why Was My Workers’ Comp Claim Denied?

Many people mistakenly assume that workers’ compensation is a nearly automatic process and that most claims are easily and quickly approved. Unfortunately, worker’s comp claim denials happen all the time, for a wide range of reasons. In fact, the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP) reports that most Tennessee claims are denied.

Additionally, although most states follow a strict “no-fault” system for workers’ compensation, Tennessee law requires that work activities must be more than 50 percent of the cause of the injury or need for treatment. For example, if you were engaged in any horseplay at the time of your workplace accident, that alone could cause the insurance adjuster to say that your claim isn’t compensable.

Here are a few of the most common reasons an insurance adjuster might deny your workers’ comp claim:

• The injury wasn’t reported to your employer within 30 days.
• The claim wasn’t filed with the Department of Labor and Workforce Development within the one-year timeframe.
• You were injured during a recreational activity, such as a paid company outing.
• Your injury was due to self-harm, or because you refused to use safety gear.
• You never sought medical treatment or didn’t use a medical provider authorized by your employer.
• You were intoxicated, high, or using illegal substances before the accident.