Posts by Patrick Alan Wagner
Climate Change and Workers’ Compensation
When people think about climate change, they usually do not think about the workplace and how workers are being impacted. However, the unfortunate reality is that climate change and extreme weather conditions can affect every aspect of our lives, including our workplaces. As the planet continues to become warmer, more extreme weather events are occurring,…
Read MoreThe Impact of Social Media on Personal Injury Claims
Almost every person uses a social media account to keep in touch with their friends, family, classmates, and coworkers. Social media is a powerful tool that helps us locate old friends and even share updates with our families living across the world. If you are in the middle of a Chattanooga personal injury case, it…
Read MoreWhat Are the Most Dangerous Jobs in the Manufacturing Industry?
Many Chattanooga residents work in the manufacturing industry. Some of these companies do everything possible to ensure that their employees’ working environments are safe and hazard-free, while others do not take the necessary precautions to prevent workplace accidents and injuries. Overall, manufacturing is a dangerous industry. However, if employers take certain measures and follow the…
Read MoreWhat Are the Biggest Injury Risks for Warehouse Workers?
Warehouse workers are critical in Tennessee and around the country. In Chattanooga alone, there are numerous warehouses and distribution centers, including Amazon, Adorama, Kenco, Coca-Cola, and more. These businesses have a responsibility to make sure their employees remain safe and harm-free each day and shift. When employers do not take the necessary steps and precautions…
Read MoreMost Common On-the-Job Injuries from Car Accidents
Individuals involved in car accidents while on the job often sustain injuries to the back, upper extremities, and neck. These injuries are very painful, require significant time to fully recover, and may necessitate time off from work. If you were involved in a car accident while on the job, you should hire a Chattanooga workers’…
Read MoreWagner Workers Compensation & Personal Injury Lawyers Representing Appellee Client at Oral Arguments at Summer Conference
The 2024 Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference will be held in Murfreesboro this year, and will offer a number of panels and presentations for attendees. It will also include an actual oral argument in front of the Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board – the only case on the docket for argument in front of the…
Read MoreCan You Contest a Will if the Estate Is Divided Unevenly?
People draft wills to ensure that their estates are divided the way they wish. A will also informs their family members about who will get what when it comes to their assets and belongings. When there are several children or grandchildren involved, it typically takes a lot of thought and careful consideration when creating this…
Read MoreWorkers’ Compensation for Permanent Nerve Damage
Workers can suffer nerve damage due to an accident, any type of trauma, repetitive stress, and other causes. Some nerve damage can cause a partial or complete inability to use or move the part of the body that includes that nerve. Nerve damage can also limit a worker’s strength. Nerves that tear, bruise, or stretch…
Read MorePatrick Alan Wagner Selected to the 2024 TBALL Leadership Law Program
Wagner & Weeks PLLC is pleased to announce that attorney Patrick Alan Wagner has been selected by the Tennessee Bar Association to its 2024 Leadership Law program. Please join us in congratulating Patrick on this achievement! Per the Tennessee Bar Association: Now in its 21st year, Leadership Law is designed to equip Tennessee lawyers with the…
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