Tennessee Workers' Compensation Calculator

You have 1 year to file suit in Tennessee, a deadline that is shorter than the national average of 1.9 years. This compressed timeline means you need to consult an attorney and begin gathering evidence quickly.

Tennessee pays temporary total disability (TTD) benefits at 67% of your average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $1,227 per week. This maximum is below the national average of $1,243. TTD benefits in Tennessee are limited to 450 weeks (approximately 8.7 years).

Tennessee relies on the AMA Guides, 6th Edition to assess permanent impairment. Your treating physician or an independent medical examiner assigns a whole-person impairment rating, which is then converted into a disability benefit amount. The specific guide version used in Tennessee can produce ratings that differ meaningfully from those in states using different editions.

Tennessee requires injured workers to notify their employer within 15 days of the workplace injury. This notification should be in writing and include the date, time, location, and nature of the injury. The formal workers’ compensation claim filing is a separate process with its own deadline, but missing the employer notification requirement can jeopardize your entire claim.

If your workplace injury prevents you from returning to your prior job in Tennessee, you may be entitled to vocational rehabilitation benefits. These benefits are designed to help injured workers re-enter the workforce through skills training, education, job search assistance, and related support. The goal is to help you achieve employment at wages as close as possible to your pre-injury earnings. Your eligibility is typically determined through a vocational assessment.