Posts by Patrick Alan Wagner
Paraplegia 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…
Read MoreTennessee Statute of Limitations for Defective Product Injuries
When you’re injured by a defective product in Tennessee, time is not on your side. Our state has one of the shortest statutes of limitations in the country for defective product claims. That means that as soon as you are injured, you should start thinking about your next steps and legal options. Waiting too long…
Read MoreNursing Home Abuse vs. Neglect: What’s the Legal Difference?
When families choose a nursing home for their loved one, they trust that facility to give their loved one dignity, safety, and compassion. Unfortunately, a growing number of facilities fail to live up to those standards. Residents suffer preventable harm at the hands of indifferent or outright cruel care providers, facility administrators determined to maximize…
Read MoreAvoiding ATV & Off-Road Vehicle Injuries This Summer
Summer brings a spike in ATV and off-road accidents for a very simple reason. People spend more time outdoors during the summer, and that means more riders. The most common causes of these accidents are similar to the causes of ordinary on-road traffic accidents–speeding, inexperienced driving and intoxication. Other important causes of off-road accidents are…
Read MoreWho is Liable in a Delivery Truck Accident—the Driver, the Company, or a Third Party?
Delivery trucks are an unavoidable obstacle on Tennessee roads. In addition to the UPS and FedEx trucks that have been mainstays of the road for decades, there seems to be at least one Amazon delivery truck puttering through every Chattanooga neighborhood at any given point. While getting medical supplies, online shopping orders, and impulse buys…
Read MoreHow Motorcycle Accidents Are Different From Car Accidents
Not all vehicle accidents are created equal. There’s a big difference between an accident involving two similarly-sized passenger vehicles, an accident involving a passenger vehicle and a tractor-trailer, and an accident between a motorcycle and any other vehicle. Even within each type of collision, both parties can fare very differently. In the example of a…
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