Posts by Michael Augustine Wagner
Testamentary Capacity and Will Contests in Tennessee
A lack of testamentary capacity is one of the main ways to challenge the validity of a will. Undue influence, the presence of a later will or a codicil, and a lack of will formalities are the other common methods. One may assert a lack of testamentary capacity if a testator (the person who prepares…
Read MoreWhy Do So Many Car Accidents Happen in Intersections?
Car accidents can happen anywhere – on highways, on local roads, even in parking lots. One of the most common places for car accidents is an intersection. Traffic statistics indicate that intersection accidents are among the deadliest types of traffic accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)’s latest data, nearly 40% of…
Read MoreWhy Teenagers Are Afraid to Get Their Driver’s License
A recent study shows that not all teenagers are eager to get behind the steering wheel. Many teens are scared to drive. Many parents of teens are scared for their children. Part of the reason for this anxiety is the strong evidence that teenage drivers cause many accidents due to their inexperience and immaturity. Many…
Read MoreTruck Backup Accidents Are a Serious Risk to Workers
There is a reason why people in parking lots are advised not to move around vehicles that are in the process of backing out of parking spaces. Even though drivers are supposed to constantly check their mirrors and blind spots before reversing, accidents happen, and drivers are not as aware of their surroundings as many…
Read MoreThe Challenges of Do-It-Yourself Wills
Over the past 18 months, many families have lost loved ones to the coronavirus. Others found themselves in ICUs, fighting to survive. This type of experience often puts things in perspective, and many people began to seriously reflect upon what will happen to their children and their loved ones in the event that they pass…
Read MoreHow Does Mediation Work in a Workers’ Compensation Case?
The majority of workers’ compensation cases end in settlement between the insurance company and the injured worker. Settling one of these cases from the vantage point of the injured worker is advantageous for several reasons, including bypassing the time, risk, and hassle of hearing before a worker’s comp judge. A settlement may be worked on…
Read MoreIf 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 MoreWhat Evidence Shows You Are Not At-fault for a Truck Accident?
Truck accidents are quite different from the standard passenger car to passenger car crashes because of the massive weight and size of the trucks involved. These accidents generally cause more serious injuries and often result in death. In addition, federal regulations governing truck drivers and trucking companies apply to legal action stemming from these accidents.…
Read MoreCan You Retire While Collecting Workers’ Compensation?
Our Tennessee attorneys are asked this question often. Although the answer is complex, and every person’s situation is unique, this blog will touch on some of the issues that may come up when you suffer a workplace injury while planning for your retirement. We can’t foresee on-the-job accidents, but we can rely on workers’ compensation…
Read MoreWhat Kind of Damages Can You Get If You’re Hurt by a Drunk Driver?
Drunk driving laws make it illegal to driver with a blood alcohol content of .08 or more. For commercial truck drivers and young drivers, the limits are even lower. The police try to limit the number of intoxicated drivers by vigilant law enforcement and setting up sobriety checkpoints. The media is constantly advising the public…
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