Court of Workers' Compensation Claims

The Tennessee Legislature passed comprehensive Workers’ Compensation reform legislation in 2013 that went into effect in 2014. The reform created a new, administrative Court of Workers’ Compensation Claims within the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation. The Court of Workers’ Compensation Claims adjudicates disputed claims if the date of injury is on or after July 1, 2014. Our mission is to provide a fair, efficient, and professional system to employees and employers that will promote economic prosperity for all Tennesseans. Our vision is to operate the best workers’ compensation system in the Southeast. We operate with core values: unimpeachable ethics, honesty, superior customer service, devotion to the pursuit of excellence, impartiality, fairness, integrity and efficiency.

Court Guidebook Spanish Version Settlement Approval Process

Standing Order on Settlement Approvals for Residents of Montgomery, Stewart and Houston Counties

Effective March 1, 2023, requests for settlement approval for residents of these counties must be presented at the Montgomery County Courthouse and may not be presented in Nashville.

The Judges of the Court of Workers’ Compensation Claims

Workers’ Compensation Judges appointed by the Administrator of the Bureau preside over courtrooms in each of the Bureau's area offices. The judges are:

Brian Addington
Gray

Pamela Johnson
Knoxville

Shaterra R. Marion
Memphis

Joshua Baker
Nashville

Lisa Lowe
Knoxville

Ken Switzer, Chief Judge
Nashville

Robert Durham
Cookeville

Amber Luttrell
Jackson & Memphis

Dale Tipps
Murfreesboro

Audrey Headrick
Chattanooga

Allen Phillips
Jackson & Memphis

Thomas Wyatt
Chattanooga

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The Court's electronic filing system

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Forms

Downloadable Templates

We have set up templates of common documents that we process during a case.

Common Templates
Affidavit for Settlement Approval Template
Affidavit/Rule 72 Declaration General Revised 2/25/21 + (Spanish Version)
Affidavit of Indigency
Explanation of Benefits + (Spanish Version)
Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
Motion Template
Motion to Compel Compliance with Court Order
Motion to Refer to Mediation
Notice of Filing
Order Approving Settlement Agreement of Death Benefits
Order Approving Settlement Agreement of a Disputed Claim Revised 04/22/22
Order Approving Settlement Agreement with Closure of Medical Expenses Revised 12/6/19
Order Approving Settlement Agreement with Future Medical Expenses Revised 12/6/19
Order Approving Settlement Agreement with Increased Benefits Only Revised 12/6/19
Hearing Request + (Spanish Version)
Settlement Agreement of Death Benefits
Settlement Agreement with Future Medical Expenses, Compensation Period has Expired and Employee has Returned to Work Revised 03/16/2021
Settlement Agreement with Future Medical Expenses, Compensation Period has Expired and Employee has Not Returned to Work Revised 03/16/2021
Settlement Agreement with Future Medical Expenses, Compensation Period has Not Expired Revised 03/16/2021
Settlement Agreement with Closure of Medical Expenses, Employee has not returned to work or returned at lower wage rate Revised 12/6/19
Settlement Agreement with Closed Medical Expenses, Compensation Period has Not Expired Revised 12/6/19
Settlement Agreement with Closed Medical Expenses, Compensation Period has Expired and Employee has Returned to Work Revised 12/6/19
Settlement Agreement of a Disputed Claim Revised 04/22/22
Settlement Agreement with Increased Benefits Only Revised 03/16/2021
Settlement Agreement with Closure of Medical Expenses after Prior Settlement Revised 12/6/19
Scheduling Hearing Order
Pre Compensation Hearing Statement

Additional Assistance

If you need help in completing forms such as a Petition for Benefit Determination or a Request for Expedited Hearing, Help4TN.org may be able to provide additional assistance.

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Need More Help?

Please contact the Clerk's office at 615-741-2395 and email filings to WC.CourtClerk@tn.gov.

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