Tim L. Bowden

Four Steps to Take If You Have Suffered an Injury in the Workplace

If you are injured on the job, you have a right to treatment for your injuries and payment for any lost wages. To find out more about the steps you should take if hurt on the job, read on:

1. Tell your employer
   Before doing anything else, report your injury to your supervisor or employer as soon as possible. This will not only make sure that you get the treatment you need, but it will also make it easier to file a workers’ compensation claim. Even if you think your injury is minor and will not need treatment, you should always report it. A statute of limitations exists on reporting workplace injuries, and waiting too long may make it difficult to receive treatment.
2. Seek medical treatment
   Your employer should give you a list of doctors to choose from for your medical treatment. Schedule an appointment with one of them as soon as possible. When you speak with the doctor, be honest about your injuries, but do not exaggerate. You deserve to get full treatment for your injuries, but making them seem more severe than they are may result in an accusation of fraud. Follow the doctor’s orders exactly and do not attempt to return to work until he gives you permission.
3. Consider a third-party claim
   If you were injured in the line of work because of a defective product or in a car accident with someone who is not a co-worker, you may have grounds to file a third-party claim in court. This lawsuit will help you gain compensation for your injuries and pain and suffering from the responsible party.
4. See a lawyer
   If you experience any reluctance on the part of your employer to let you obtain the medical treatment you need, contact a workers’ compensation attorney to discuss filing a lawsuit to expedite the process.

After an injury at work, you need to concentrate on getting better, not negotiating for the benefits you deserve. If you’re having trouble with a workers’ compensation claim, call Tim L. Bowden. You can schedule a free consultation by dialing (615) 239-0610.

Disclaimer:
The materials available at this website are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Use and access to this website or any of the links contained within the site do not create an attorney-client relationship. The opinions expressed at or through this site are the opinions of the individual author and may not reflect the opinions of the firm or any individual attorney.

Get the Compensation You Deserve

If you’ve been injured because of someone else’s negligence, you may need legal assistance to get the compensation you deserve. To find out more about how Attorney Tim L. Bowden can help you, check out this video.

No matter the cause of your injury, you can be certain that Attorney Bowden will provide the expert legal representation you need to recover financial damages. His areas of practice include auto accidents, on the job injuries, and medical malpractice.

To speak to a personal injury attorney in Goodlettsville, call (615) 239-0610 today to reach the office of Tim L. Bowden.

Five Common Causes of Auto Accidents

Every year, more than thirty thousand people die in car accidents. However, the majority of these accidents can be traced to only a few causes. Read on to learn the common causes of automobile accidents:

1. Drunk Driving
According to the Centers for Disease Control, one in three car crash deaths are caused by an intoxicated driver. Drunk drivers have slower reaction times, are more likely to take risks, and have difficulty keeping their car in the correct lane. Combined, these factors create a driver who is truly harmful to others on the road.

2. Driver Distractions Thousands of people are killed every year because of drivers talking on cell phones, but this isn’t the only way a driver can be distracted. Texting, eating, applying makeup, and reaching for items are also common activities that take a driver’s attention off the road. Often drivers simply don’t notice changes in the road, like pedestrians or stop lights, which prevents them from reacting in time.

3. Road Conditions
After rain or snow or during road construction, navigating even the most familiar of roads can be difficult. Visibility is decreased and tires don’t offer the same traction, meaning that drivers have a hard time seeing and reacting to hazards. On wet roads, driving slowly really can save lives, but many drivers feel overconfident in their skills.

4. Aggressive Driving
Drivers who speed, change lanes frequently, or tailgate are the cause of many accidents. Their increased speed gives them less time to stop and more momentum if they hit another vehicle, often leading to more severe injury. Additionally, other drivers are almost never prepared when facing an aggressive driver, and they may not always have enough time to avoid them in case of an accident.

5. Semi-trucks
Due their size large semi-trucks have more momentum than passenger cars, making them more dangerous during a collision. Semi-trucks also have numerous large blind spots that make it difficult for them to spot and react to cars.

If you’ve been in a car accident, call (615) 239-0610 to reach personal injury attorney Tim L. Bowden. We can help you recover financial damages to pay medical bills and compensate for lost wages and other costs.

Disclaimer:

The materials available at this website are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Use and access to this website or any of the links contained within the site do not create an attorney-client relationship. The opinions expressed at or through this site are the opinions of the individual author and may not reflect the opinions of the firm or any individual attorney. 

Use These Resources to Help You with Your Personal Injury Case with

Have you found our recent blog posts to be helpful? If you are looking to learn more about Tennessee’s personal injury statute of limitations or how negligence is determined in personal injury and wrongful death cases, the following links should be able to provide you with some helpful information. To arrange a free consultation with an experienced and dedicated personal injury lawyer in Goodlettsville, call Tim L. Bowden at (615) 239-0610.

• Check out this paper at legalworkshop.org to learn about the four categories of the Modern Penal Code, one of which is negligence.

• You can learn more about the statutes of limitation on various legal matters in Tennessee at statuteoflimitations.net.

• For a concise legal definition of wrongful death, visit duhaime.org.

• This Yale Law School publication excerpt discusses the appointment of legal representation when suing for wrongful death.

• Read up on the common law system that is practiced in the United States at the American Bar Association’s official website.

Disclaimer:
The materials available at this website are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Use and access to this website or any of the links contained within the site do not create an attorney-client relationship. The opinions expressed at or through this site are the opinions of the individual author and may not reflect the opinions of the firm or any individual attorney.

What is a Statute of Limitations for a Personal Injury Case?

When an individual sustains an injury on the job or in an automobile accident because of improper medical treatment or a result of someone else’s negligence, that individual is entitled to compensation for the physical and emotional pain that he or she suffers. To find out why waiting too long to file a personal injury claim may cause the injured party to unfairly bear the financial costs associated with his or her injury, keep reading.

What is a statute of limitations?
In common law legal systems such as the one in place in the United States, there are laws stipulating a maximum time after which an event occurs that legal proceedings concerning that event may be initiated. These laws are called statutes of limitations, and they differ for different types of crimes and vary across state lines. In a personal injury case, the statute of limitations applies to the event during which the plaintiff was injured because of the defendant’s negligence.

Why do statutes of limitation exist?
Statutes of limitations are in place for several reasons. One reason is that, as time passes, it becomes more difficult to prove or verify the specifics that a plaintiff claims took place during the event around which a case is based. Another reason is to keep legal battles from cropping up long after involved parties have moved on with their lives.

Is there anything I should know about Tennessee’s statute of limitations?
Tennessee’s statute of limitations for personal injury law of one year is one of the shortest in the country. If you hope to be compensated for damages suffered as a result of an injury sustained in Tennessee, it is best to consult a personal injury attorney within a few weeks or months of the event that caused the injury.

If you have been injured because of someone else’s negligence, it is important that you consult a personal injury lawyer long before the statute of limitations on personal injury in your state is up. To arrange a free case evaluation with an experienced and dedicated Nashville personal injury attorney, call Tim L. Bowden at (615) 239-0610.

Disclaimer:
The materials available at this website are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Use and access to this website or any of the links contained within the site do not create an attorney-client relationship. The opinions expressed at or through this site are the opinions of the individual author and may not reflect the opinions of the firm or any individual attorney.