If you have been involved in a serious accident while performing work-related duties, we understand that you could be left reeling in the wake of such a serious life event. Accidents at work can be incredibly serious, no matter the industry or field. If you or someone you love has been involved in a workplace accident, or if you are seeking financial damages after being involved in a work-related accident, speak with our firm immediately. The injury attorney at Meade Law Group can help you through the legal process of filing for financial compensation. Call (423) 201-4773 today!
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Evan 'Mac' Meade
Principal Attorney
Mac Meade is a Johnson City native and is the son of our firm's founder, Evan Meade. Before joining the firm in 2007, Mac practiced for one and a half years with the Knox County Public Defenders Community Law Office in Knoxville, Tennessee, where he gained extensive courtroom experience.
Mac graduated from University High School in 1999. He then attended East Tennessee State University, where he achieved a B.A. in Philosophy and graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2003. He obtained his law degree from The University of Tennessee College of Law, graduating Cum Laude with a Concentration in Advocacy and Dispute Resolution in 2005. While in law school, he was the Founding President of the UT College of Law chapter of the American Association for Justice and Tennessee Association for Justice. He was also named most outstanding student in both “Advanced Trial Advocacy” and the Legal Clinic.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What things can financial compensation cover?
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In a work injury claim, financial compensation can cover a number of things. Primarily, your financial recovery will include things like: time away from work, potential lost wages or earning capacity (due to loss in ability to perform work-related tasks), past and future medical bills, rehabilitation costs, emergency medical care (such as ambulance transportation), or other accident-related expenses (such as medication or needing a wheel chair).
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Is there a time limit on filing a claim?
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Yes. Depending on your State’s injury laws, there will be a time limit on filing a claim (also known as a statute of limitations) after a workplace injury has occurred. Each state recognizes its own statute of limitations and will typically range anywhere between 200 days to 2 years or more, depending on circumstances. Taking action immediately after your accident will be crucial to the success of your claim.
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What should I do after an accident?
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Immediately following a work-related incident, we highly suggest that you report the injury to your employer or to a similar entity (such as your Human Resources department). The validity of a work injury case could be contingent on whether you reported the work-related injury in a timely fashion. You may only have as little as 30 days to report the injury to your employer. Speak with us to help make sure all of your bases are covered.
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Can I file a lawsuit over a workplace injury?
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Workers’ compensation exists as a type of protection for both employers and employees. Generally speaking, a workers’ compensation claim can help protect employers from serious lawsuits brought by employees. A lawsuit can be brought over a workplace injury in cases involving third party negligence, such as a negligent equipment manufacturer or other events.
When Can I Sue Outside of Workers’ Compensation?
Although a workers’ compensation claim can cover things like temporary disability or time away from work, the reality is, the amount of compensation could actually fail to cover non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering. Depending on the nature of the case, there are certain times when an injured worker can file a lawsuit by way of a personal injury claim rather than through the workers’ compensation system.
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Defective Product
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Toxic Substances
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3rd Party Negligence
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Employer Negligence
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No Workers’ Comp Insurance Coverage
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Other Qualifying Events
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How Much Is
My Case Worth?Every case has unique factors that can help increase or diminish the value of a claim. Speak with our firm to learn how much your case could be worth.
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Can I Seek a Recovery
Beyond Workers’ Comp?There are circumstances that may allow you to pursue damages outside of a workers’ compensation claim. Call to learn your options.
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Will My Employer Retaliate
If I Blow the Whistle?By law, employers are not permitted to retaliate in any way after you have reported any type of work-related injury or accident.
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