Posts by Richard Charles Wagner
What Do I Do if I’m Injured in a Crash With a Big Rig?
Even in light of reduced highway traffic during the coronavirus pandemic, people are still getting seriously hurt in truck crashes. These accidents can be much more complicated than a typical car accident. Injuries and vehicle damage are more severe due to the nature of the truck’s size and weight alone. Then, after your accident, you…
Read MoreWhat Happens if the Executor Fails to Carry Out Your Will?
Probate and wills can be a touchy subject for many people. It forces them to face their mortality, which isn’t the most pleasant thought for anyone. However, having plans in place beforehand can eliminate long and drawn-out court battles between members of your family and loved ones. Having an attorney prepare a will as part…
Read MoreAre You Eligible for Workers’ Compensation as a Remote Worker?
Workers’ compensation is available for Chattanooga employees who suffer injury or illness when the injury stems from and occurs during the course of employment, regardless of the location in which the injury happens. However, what is not always clear are the details of where and when an employee is “working.” In some cases, it can…
Read MoreCan a New “Sniff Test” Help Unresponsive Brain Injury Victims?
Severe injuries require emergency medical attention. When called upon to address these injuries, doctors must act quickly to diagnose and treat them as effectively as possible; many times in an effort to save the victim’s life. Brain injuries are a type of injury that can leave victims unresponsive, making the job of medical personnel extremely…
Read MoreCommon Injuries Sustained by Warehouse and Distribution Workers
Within warehouse environments, various types of work-related injuries can and do occur. In some cases, these injuries happen when employers cut corners on safety or compel fast-paced work beyond reasonable expectations. In other cases, work hazards are ignored, which can lead to severe work injuries. Warehouses are the scenes of constant activity, such as forklifts…
Read MoreWhy Creating Your Will Online Could Backfire
Between the recent tornadoes and hailstorms, as well as the coronavirus outbreak, many people are starting to consider their mortality. For this reason, they are beginning to think it is time to prepare their last will and testament or to revise their existing wills. According to CNBC, various online will-drafting sites are beginning to see…
Read MoreTruck Accidents Have Spiked in the Last Few Weeks
While the country sheltered-in-place, people relied – and still do – on truck drivers to deliver food, medical supplies, clothing, entertainment devices and materials, and a full range of products for essential living and for comfort. The rules for truck drivers are continually changing. Some of these rules have the force of laws such as…
Read MoreIs Coronavirus Covered by Workers’ Compensation?
Generally, there are two different ways that an employee can seek workers’ compensation benefits in Tennessee or Georgia. The first way is that the worker has an accident at work such as a slip and fall that causes him/her to need medical care. The second way is for the worker to suffer an “occupational illness.”…
Read MoreResources for Residents of Chattanooga, Tennessee
Chattanooga has had a rough go of it, lately. In addition to the COVID-19 pandemic, our friends and neighbors were recently struck by numerous tornadoes. The COVID-19 virus has shut down or stalled many businesses. Many workers are unemployed. Many people have contracted the disease. Our health care workers are at a heightened danger of…
Read MoreReturning to Work after a Workplace Injury, with Restrictions
In the event the workers’ compensation doctor assigned to you determines you are able to return to work, but with certain restrictions, this is referred to as returning to work on light duty. The restrictions involved with light duty work can be either temporary or permanent. While you are still seeing your doctor and in…
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