Legal Question in Personal Injury in Tennessee

Municipality's and ''on the job injury''

I was injured on the job and I work for a municipality.They do not participate in workmans comp. They have there own policyand it is very grim.I may lose my job as a result of my injury.My immediate supervisor wrote and signed a letter that accuses my forman of putting me in an unnessary risk of danger.Would this take away the immunity of the municipality so that I could sue? The only training I have is in skilled labor in which I now can not do. My injury was a ruptured disk and I had to have it removed' I also bulged another disk.Thanks, ''HELP''!!!!


Asked on 6/27/01, 2:06 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Holland McKinnie T. Holland McKinnie, PC

Re: Municipality's and ''on the job injury''

If your city employs more than 5 persons, you are covered by the Tennessee Worker Comp statute. There is no governmental immunity if the injury would otherwise be covered under Workers Comp. Has your employer sent you to a doctor for your back surgery? You should consult with a Tennessee attorney experienced in Workers Comp to evaluate your case as soon as possible. Please let me know if I can be of help. (615)790-2575 or toll free 1-866-789-1886.

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Answered on 7/03/01, 9:47 am


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