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  2. Bureau of Workers' Compensation
  3. I Was Injured on the Job

I Was Injured on the Job

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The Bureau of Workers' Compensation supports Tennessee's injured workers. Injured workers should be provided with the appropriate medical treatment medically necessary to recover from a compensable work-related injury or illness. Most employers and insurance adjusters provide benefits without assistance from the Bureau.

  • Where is the Tennessee BWC's Open Records Request Policy?
  • Glossary of Common Workers’ Compensation Acronyms and Terms
  • Whom may I contact with additional questions?
  • What should I do if I am injured at work?
  • What benefits may an injured employee be entitled to receive?
  • Will I have to use my own sick time to cover my time off work?
  • What if the employee disagrees with the authorized treating physician’s opinion or treatment plans?
  • What can I do if my employer will not allow me to go to the doctor?
  • When should I report my injury?
  • Is an injured employee paid for the time spent attending doctor's appointments during work hours?
  • Can I be fired for reporting a Workers' Compensation claim?
  • My supervisor won’t accept my work injury claim
  • Where do I go if things don't work out?
  • Does an injured employee have to pay for medical treatment for a compensable injury?
  • What is an impairment rating and what is it used for?
  • Who provides my Workers’ Compensation benefits?
  • What if my employer doesn’t have workers’ compensation insurance coverage?
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