Posts by Richard Charles Wagner
How Does Intestate Succession Work in Tennessee?
Wills are legal documents that direct how the Estate property of someone who died should be handled. Many assets, such as jointly held property, life insurance proceeds, and property that belongs to a trust, may not pass through the decedent’s Estate at all. Wills pertain to both the property that does pass through the Estate…
Read MoreAm I Required to Accept a Light Duty Work Assignment on Workers’ Compensation?
If you were injured on the job, reported the accident to your employer, received the medical attention you needed, and are now approaching the end of your convalescence, there may be the option to take on light duty work as your condition improves. Light duty assignments can serve a few purposes. For the employer, assigning…
Read MoreWhat Is a Workers’ Compensation Independent Medical Exam?
When an accident happens, the injury victim usually sees an ER doctor or a family doctor. After the initial exam, workers are required to see doctors that their employer recommends for an independent medical exam, or IME. Employers are supposed to provide a list of three doctors for each type of practice. This includes specialists…
Read MoreThe Levels of Spinal Cord Injury, Explained
Think of your spinal cord as the “information superhighway” of your body. Its job is a crucial one—carrying messages back and forth from the brain, telling your body how and when to function. Any injury to the spinal cord is serious and not to be taken lightly. In fact, when most people hear the words…
Read MoreHealthcare Workers in Tennessee – Dangers on the Job
Our healthcare workers perform some of the most vital work in the state, not to mention the country. Doctors, nurses, technicians, nurse practitioners—we associate everyone in the industry with health and wellness, but we rarely take the time to think about the dangers and risks they take every day just performing their jobs. In truth,…
Read MoreEstate Litigation Is on the Rise – Why?
The death of a loved one is a difficult time. Dealing with probate issues doesn’t make things any easier, especially if it’s complicated by family disputes over inheritances or other estate matters. There are certainly many reasons estate litigation may occur after a person’s death, and they can cause many challenges and issues that can…
Read MorePursuing a Claim Against an Estate with Probate Litigation
When someone passes away in Tennessee, the estate typically goes into probate, the process where claims against the estate are handled. These claims can arise from any reason—inheritance disputes, or wills that may have been executed under undue influence from a beneficiary. Creditors of the deceased might also file a claim after their estate has…
Read MoreInjuries in the Manufacturing Industry and Tennessee Workers’ Comp
Chattanooga is located in a strategic region here in Tennessee, and has gained national recognition for its contributions to the manufacturing industry. We employ thousands of workers in a variety of businesses, helping to grow our diverse economy. Unfortunately, an accident on the job can change your future in the blink of an eye. Workers’…
Read MoreWhy Your Estate Might Be Subject to Probate Litigation
When someone dies in Tennessee, their assets and obligations are typically handled in one of two ways. If the decedent prepared a valid will, then the terms and provisions of the will control who will handle the estate and what cash or property the beneficiaries will get. If the person who died did not leave…
Read MoreThe Signs and Symptoms of a Traumatic Brain Injury
A traumatic brain injury is a violent or sudden jolt to the brain that causes an injury to the brain. A TBI can be due to a construction site fall, a motor vehicle accident, a personal attack, or for other reasons. In a TBI, the brain hits the skull or shakes around in the skull.…
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