Tennessee

Workers' Compensation Quick Reference

Educational purposes only. Not legal advice. WC rules change frequently — verify with Tennessee Bureau of Workers' Compensation.

Report to Employer

Within 15 days

15 days from injury

File WC Claim

1 year

1 year from injury

TTD Benefit Rate

66.67% of AWW

Max Weekly Benefit

$1,248

TTD cap

Waiting Period

7 days

Before benefits begin

Retroactive After

14 days

Waiting period paid back if disabled longer

Can You Sue Your Employer?

Exclusive remedy — cannot sue employer in most cases.

Even if you can't sue your employer, you may be able to sue a third party — equipment manufacturers, property owners, other contractors. Learn more about third-party claims →

Official WC Board

Tennessee Bureau of Workers' Compensation

https://www.tn.gov/workforce/injuries-at-work.html →

File complaints, check claim status, and access forms at the official state WC board website.

Calculate Your Tennessee Benefits

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Estimate your weekly TTD benefit in Tennessee

Check Reporting Deadline →

How many days do you have left to report your injury in Tennessee?

AWW Calculator →

Calculate your Average Weekly Wage correctly

Impairment Rating Value →

What does your impairment rating mean in dollars?

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