Posts by Michael Augustine Wagner
What Do You Do If You Suspect Your Car Crash Was Staged?
Car accidents are scary enough when they occur on their own, but when you find out that the car crash that injured you was staged for insurance fraud, it can be difficult to contain your outrage. Insurance fraud of all types costs everyone hundreds of dollars each year in higher premiums. The Federal Bureau of…
Read MoreWitness Testimony in the Will and Probate Process
The act of writing a will alone is not a legally sufficient manner of determining the fate of one’s earthly possessions. Wills need to be witnessed and filed, and nearly every will in Tennessee eventually goes through the probate process. What many Tennessee residents may not realize is that witnesses to a will are often…
Read MoreSibling Rivalry and Probate Litigation: Familiarity Can Breed Contempt
Whether you grew up with brothers and sisters, or have more than one child of your own, you know that sibling rivalry is fairly common. We have found that even the friendliest of siblings, however, can end up embroiled in arguments when it comes to inheritance disputes. This is especially true if there is no…
Read MoreHow Wrongful Death Cases Work in Tennessee
Losing a loved one is always hard, but it can be even more tragic if that person was the victim of negligence. Under Tennessee law, the family of the recently deceased can file a wrongful death claim, through the civil justice system, in order to recover damages. We know that many families feel uncomfortable about…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know about the Hazards of Broadside Car Crashes
Broadside collisions, also called T-bone crashes or side-impact crashes, are almost always the result of negligence. Unfortunately, broadside crashes are one of the most dangers types of motor vehicle crashes that can occur because the side of the vehicle lacks the protection of the crumple zones contained in the front and rear-end of the vehicle.…
Read MoreFive Tips for Handling the Probate Administration Process in Tennessee
Every estate goes through the probate process – even those where the decedent left a will. If you are named the administrator of the estate, you may face unexpected challenges. We want to offer a handful of tips to remember, to ease along the process. 1. Know that you can say “no” to administering the…
Read MoreCan I Get a Second Opinion about My Treatment While Collecting Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
You have suffered a serious work injury and you are not satisfied with the care and treatment you are receiving from your employer’s workers’ compensation insurer. The insurer’s doctor may want you to get surgery, or they might be simply following the orders of the insurance company rather than giving you the most appropriate care…
Read MoreCongratulations, Patrick Wagner, on Passing the Tennessee Bar Exam!
Wagner & Wagner Attorneys at Law is proud to announce that Patrick Wagner has passed the Tennessee Bar Examination! Patrick has been an “attorney-in-waiting” here at the office since August. Now that he has passed the exam – on his first try, too – he can take his rightful place at the family firm, becoming…
Read MoreAre Punitive Damages Available in Personal Injury Lawsuits in Tennessee?
Punitive damages, unlike other non-economic damages, may be awarded to the plaintiff in a personal injury case in a separate trial for punishing the defendant and to discourage future conduct similar to that which caused the plaintiff’s injuries. But are punitive damages available in Tennessee? Under what circumstances might a plaintiff be able to request…
Read MoreFiling Deadlines for Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Claims
For an injured employee, workers’ compensation provides a lifeline to medical treatment and financial assistance throughout the healing process. Yet, these benefits are not automatic. Securing workers’ compensation requires adherence to strict filing guidelines. Failure to meet time limitations can prevent an injured worker from receiving the benefits to which he or she is entitled.…
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