Posts by Richard Charles Wagner
Patrick Wagner is Joining the Lacrosse Coaching Staff at Boyd Buchanan
Wagner Workers Compensation & Personal Injury Lawyers is proud to announce that Patrick Alan Wagner has joined the senior Lacrosse coaching staff at Boyd Buchanan. In a story in the Chattanoogan, athletic director Tommy Brown said, “Our Lacrosse program at Boyd Buchanan now includes 3rd – 12th grade student-athletes. Lacrosse has tremendous potential and with…
Read MoreHow Does a Prenuptial Agreement Impact Who Can Inherit?
A prenuptial agreement, or prenup, is a contract between two individuals which is executed prior to the wedding. A prenuptial agreement outlines how each party’s assets will be distributed should the couple divorce, or upon the death of either spouse, so it can have a significant impact on probate. A prenup is an effective way…
Read MoreWhat Is the Differences Between Workers’ Compensation and Third-Party Claims in Tennessee?
Workers’ compensation and third-party claims are two avenues for workers to obtain the compensation they need after suffering an injury on-the-job. According to data provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2016 over 60,000 workers in Tennessee incurred job-related injuries or illnesses. These workers, depending on the circumstances and those responsible for the injuries,…
Read MoreSwimming Pool Safety Laws Keep Kids Safe
Having your own backyard pool is a fabulous luxury on those hot summer days, but it is also a tremendous responsibility and a potential liability. The crystal blue water sparking in the sunlight is irresistibly enticing for small children. Under the principle of premises liability, homeowners who have pools in their yard may be held…
Read MoreHow 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…
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