Archive for August 2020
If I Wasn’t Wearing a Seat Belt, Will My Compensation Award Be Reduced?
Being involved in a car accident is stressful and can leave you seriously injured. Under the law, if you are found partially responsible for your own injuries, your compensation award can be reduced. For example, if you were speeding and were hit by a drunk driver, you might be denied your full compensatory award because…
Read MoreFiling a Claim for Crush Injuries
Crush injuries can be devastating. It’s not uncommon for crush injuries to occur in almost every profession, but there are some more common than others. Crush injuries can change your life in an instant, preventing you from going to work and providing for your family. A crush injury happens when pressure is applied to a…
Read MoreCan a Lien be Filed Against My Workers’ Compensation Settlement?
Suffering an injury on the job in Tennessee is never easy. You will miss time at work, struggle to pay the bills, and might not have an answer as to when you can return to work. Filing a workers’ compensation claim is one of the best ways for you to receive money while not working…
Read MoreWhich Truck Parts Are the Most Likely to Be Defective?
We see the reports on the news almost nightly; another truck accident that shuts down a major highway in Tennessee or elsewhere throughout the country. Many truck accidents lead to fatalities or serious injuries. Not all of these accidents are due to truck driver error or negligence. Instead, the accidents are often caused by bad…
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