By Judge Amber Luttrell, Jackson Through this blog, the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and the Court of Workers’ Compensation Claims seek to share insights, tips and developments on all things relevant to Tennessee workers’ compensation law. Sometimes we also seek to entertain you with engaging true stories of poison, mules, onions, man’s best friend, and … Continue reading We’re All Ears
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Jackson Approvals Update
By Judge Amber Luttrell, Jackson Exciting news! We’re shaking it up (somewhat) in Jackson to better serve you. After informal polling of attorneys who routinely appear for settlement approvals in Jackson, we’ve decided to switch our Tuesday approval day to Mondays. Friday approvals will continue as usual. We realized that Tuesdays are very busy days … Continue reading Jackson Approvals Update
What is the Court Looking for from Physicians?
By Judge Amber Luttrell Lawyers and doctors. We’re a bit of an odd couple, considering the very different training, education and ways of thinking we generally possess. Yet, in the workers’ compensation system, we bring these differences together to (hopefully) ensure that injured workers get the care they need and that employees and employers alike … Continue reading What is the Court Looking for from Physicians?
Dos and Dont’s in the Court of Workers’ Compensation Claims
By Judge Amber LuttrellOver the past 16 months or so, Workers’ Compensation parties and lawyers in Tennessee have expressed feelings of trepidation concerning the new law and court procedures. Undeniably, the 2013 reforms were significant. However, the Court of Workers’ Compensation Claims assures all litigants that they may effectively function under the new-law system by being … Continue reading Dos and Dont’s in the Court of Workers’ Compensation Claims
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