Posts by Richard Charles Wagner
What Are Tennessee’s Child Passenger Safety Laws?
All parents in Tennessee should be aware of the state’s child passenger safety laws. While some motor vehicle accidents cannot be avoided, you may be able to prevent your child from suffering severe and catastrophic injuries by ensuring that they are seated and properly buckled up. As a parent, your child’s safety should always be…
Read MoreWhy You Want a Chattanooga Probate Attorney When the Deceased Had Digital Assets
In the past, almost all of a person’s property was either physical assets, cash, or funds in the bank. However, that has changed a lot over the years, and more and more people now own digital assets. If your deceased loved one owned any digital assets and you want to ensure that they are not…
Read MoreThe Trucking Industry Is to Blame for Rise in Deadly Accidents
Since 2021, there has been an increasing number of traffic fatalities involving large trucks. Many people automatically assume that truck drivers are the sole blame of the rise in these deadly motor vehicle crashes. While truck drivers do play a significant role in these accidents, it is important to know that trucking companies also contribute…
Read MoreElectrical Line Workers Often Severe Suffer Spinal Cord Trauma and Injuries
Electrical line workers often work at high elevation levels, deal with dangerous electrical power lines, use their bodies to climb and maintain power line equipment, and more. As a result, these workers often suffer spinal cord trauma and injuries, which can lead to weeks, months, or even years out of work. When this happens, you…
Read MoreWhen Worksite Injuries Lead to Autonomic Dysreflexia
Autonomic dysreflexia is one of the most dangerous health conditions that an individual may experience. This condition is usually caused by a traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury, and the results are often permanent, life-threatening, and even deadly. It is no surprise that people who have this condition are unable to work and end…
Read MoreThat’s Not in the Will: Uncovering Additional or Hidden Assets During Probate
After your spouse or parent passes away, you may realize that some of their assets are missing from their will. They might have told you about specific property, savings, or money that you would receive, but none of these assets are mentioned in the will. This may require you to go through a probate court…
Read MoreNew Therapies for Treating PTSD
According to the American Psychiatric Association, about one in 11 people will suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) over the span of their life. PTSD is a serious mental health condition that can significantly affect people’s daily lives and routines. There are a few new therapies that psychologists and researchers have developed to treat PTSD,…
Read MoreThe Effects of Concussions on Tennessee’s Healthcare Workers
Doctors, nurses, surgeons, paramedics, and other healthcare workers are expected to take care of sick and injured patients who enter hospitals and clinics. However, many people do not think about the possibility of the healthcare providers becoming injured or hurt while on the job, which happens more often than you might imagine. The Occupational Safety…
Read MoreHow a Chattanooga Probate Attorney Can Help an Unexpected Executor
You may have woken up to a phone call stating that you are the executor of your Uncle Kevin’s will and estate. This may come as a complete surprise as you may not have felt very close to him or thought that you would be anyone’s executor for many years to come. However, your uncle…
Read MoreA Probate Litigation Attorney Can Help You Protect Vulnerable Family Members
Even when a will is outlined to the deceased person’s wishes, determining exactly how everything is distributed can be complicated. In certain circumstances, the guardianship rights of individuals may become the subject of contention and legal disputes due to concerns surrounding elder abuse, financial exploitation, or neglect. These situations involve vulnerable adults who may be…
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