Posts by Patrick Alan Wagner
Chattanooga Construction Accidents: Workers’ Comp and Spinal Injury Risks
Construction work builds the roads, warehouses, buildings, and other essential infrastructure necessary for our everyday lives, keeping Chattanooga growing. It remains one of the most dangerous ways to earn a living. The risks associated with construction work are reflected in injury and fatality data collected across Tennessee each year. In Tennessee, the construction sector recorded…
Read MoreHow Insurance Companies Evaluate Spinal Cord Injury Claims in Tennessee
A spinal cord injury is one of the most life-altering events a person can experience, and the insurance company’s evaluation of your claim can determine whether your family is able to cover a lifetime of care. Nationally, roughly 18,000 new traumatic spinal cord injuries occur each year, according to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical…
Read MoreMistakes to Avoid After a Spinal Cord Injury That Can Hurt Your Claim
According to The Miami Project, roughly 18,000 new traumatic spinal cord injuries occur each year in the United States. Spinal cord injuries are common in sports, car accidents, acts of violence, and falls. In some of these cases, the injury is due to someone else’s negligence. When someone’s negligence causes an accident with injuries, the…
Read MoreParaplegia vs. Quadriplegia: Legal & Medical Differences Explained
Few medical conditions are as difficult to live with as paralysis. When you cannot move part or all of your body, everyday tasks can become much harder. It may affect your ability to care for yourself, help others, work, or stay active and involved in daily life. Sadly, paralysis is sometimes caused by someone else’s…
Read MoreCommon Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries in Workplace and Auto Accidents
Spinal cord injuries are very serious and can change a person’s life in an instant. Every year in the United States, about 18,000 people suffer a new spinal cord injury. Car crashes are the leading cause, making up about 38% of new cases, according to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center. Workplace accidents are…
Read MoreParaplegia vs. Quadriplegia: Legal and Medical Differences Explained
Serious spinal cord injuries are a major cause of both paraplegia and quadriplegia. They are types of paralysis but have major differences, notably relating to which parts of the body lose movement and function. Paraplegia affects the lower half of the body, often the legs and parts of the torso. Meanwhile, quadriplegia affects all four…
Read MoreCommon Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries in Workplace and Auto Accidents
Many workers in Tennessee operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and various types of heavy machinery. Other workers climb high to install roofs, wash windows, and build houses. Unfortunately, employers do not always provide safe working conditions for their workers. A fall due to a missing rail or a sudden strike from a malfunctioning forklift could cause…
Read MoreLocal Resources for Injured Workers in Chattanooga (Clinics, Support, Rehab)
After you get hurt at work in Chattanooga, local support is important for your recovery and your workers’ compensation claim. Fortunately, Chattanooga offers a variety of clinics, rehab centers, physical therapy providers, and other support resources. The first step after a sudden injury is medical evaluation and treatment as quickly as possible. If your injury…
Read MoreMental Health Injuries: Can You Get Workers’ Comp for Stress or PTSD?
Recent statistics indicate that over 250,000 Tennesseans experience serious mental illness each year. Given the well-recognized fact that mental health conditions tend to be underdiagnosed and systemically overlooked, it’s likely that the actual number of community members impacted by mental illness is much, much higher. Mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, and PTSD can seriously…
Read MoreLiability in Tennessee Multi-Car Pileups
Multi-car pileups are some of the most dangerous crashes that take place on traffic-laden streets and highways, as these crashes often result in multiple injuries and extensive property damage. Beyond the dangers they pose, these crashes also raise complicated legal questions about who should be held accountable and to what extent. Here’s a quick look…
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