Posts by Richard Charles Wagner
Keeping Safe on Motorcycle Rides on the Dragon’s Tail
As a Tennessee resident, you may have ridden a renowned stretch of highway referred to as the Tail of the Dragon. Running from Blount County, TN through Swain County, North Carolina, Deals Gap – as a particular stretch is referred to – is a popular beautiful American road for motorcyclists and sports car enthusiasts. This…
Read MoreTop 9 Work-Related Injuries for Those in the Entertainment Industry
As a subcategory of the hospitality and leisure industries, more than 2 million workers are part of the entertainment, arts, and recreation sector. The professionals who work in these industries operate in various types of facilities and establishments that deliver entertainment, recreational, and cultural interests to customers. Although the average number of workplace injuries in…
Read MoreWhat Exactly Is a Probate Lawyer?
Tennessee probate lawyers represent the personal representative of an estate when someone dies. The personal representative is either someone who is named in the decedent’s will or someone who is appointed by the local court. While there are a lot of articles about how to “avoid” probate, the truth is, probate happens no matter what.…
Read MoreTypes and Causes of Minor Impact Soft Tissue (MIST) Injuries
Often, the least obvious injuries take the longest time to heal and cause the most anxiety. Most breaks or fractures can be seen on X-Ray. The fractures can be reset and in a few months the patient is feeling normal. Minor Impact Soft Tissue injuries, or MIST injuries, are often more troubling. They’re one of…
Read MoreWorkers’ Compensation and Burn Injuries
Burns can prevent workers from doing their job. Some burns heal quickly. Some burns require long-term care. Sadly, there are workers who do die due to severe burn injuries. Burns are usually categorized by their severity. First-degree burns are fairly mild, and don’t penetrate the skin too deeply. Second-degree burns damage the external skin and…
Read MoreATV and Warm-Weather Accidents
The warm weather is an enticement for many people to enjoy the great doors. One warm weather activity that appeals to many people, especially younger people, is riding around on an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV). While these vehicles can be ridden any time of year, the scenery and warmth add to their attraction as fun vehicles.…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Probate Problems
Probate is a legal process that happens after a person passes away, and leaves assets behind. These items are often left to adult children, spouses, siblings, cousins, friends and other acquaintances in a Will or trust, though sometimes, people pass on without any estate planning documents. You can’t eliminate the probate process for your loved…
Read MoreCan I Claim Workers’ Compensation if an Old Injury Comes Back?
Putting in a claim for workers’ compensation benefits is commonplace in all types of workplaces in Tennessee and Georgia. There are many reasons why an employee might have to file a claim for these benefits, including suffering an injury in an accident on the property, while driving a company vehicle, or when traveling for work.…
Read MoreAm I Required to Use My Car Insurance Check for My Car Repair?
If you have been the victim of a serious car accident, often the only way to continue driving your vehicle is to have it repaired. However, if your accident was relatively minor in nature – one that does not affect the functionality or safety of your car – you may be inclined to use your…
Read MoreIs a Copy of a Will Valid for Probate if the Original Cannot Be Found?
The final wishes of an individual are usually set forth in a document referred to as a Last Will and Testament. In this document, the desired distribution of the deceased’s assets is explained. Due to the importance of a will, not only for the deceased, but also for the deceased’s beneficiaries, it is often kept…
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