I was seriously injured working on a Tennessee construction site when the scaffolding broke loose due to faulty construction. I am currently on Tennessee workers’ compensation. Can I still file a lawsuit against the manufacturer of the scaffolding?

If, indeed, the equipment that caused your injuries was defective, then you not only can file suit, you should. Even though you are collecting Tennessee worker’s compensation benefits, very often they do not cover the full scope and range of your injuries.

Workers’ compensation is designed to cover your medical costs and lost wages. It does not, however, begin to deal with the many other financial and emotional hardships you must deal with. Damages like pain, suffering and disfigurement, for example, are not covered.

You are entitled by law to file what is called a “third party” lawsuit, which targets any parties responsible for your injuries. Therefore, you may well want to consult a Tennessee workers’ compensation attorney to handle your case. When you do hire a lawyer, he or she may suggest additional defendants in your suit who may also be liable. The manufacturer of the scaffolding may not be the only party who contributed.

A Bailey & Greer, we know how disheartening and frustrating a Tennessee construction work injury can be. Suddenly, you are dealing with doctors, financial strains and fears of how you and your family will continue to survive in the future. And you must do all this while trying to heal.

Please call us toll free today to see exactly where you stand. You can reach us at 888-470-9143, or fill in the simple, confidential form on this page and we will contact you. Don’t allow someone else’s mistakes to define your life.