Posts by Richard Charles Wagner
Pursuing 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.…
Read MorePost-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Tennessee Workers’ Compensation
PTSD is a disorder that some Chattanooga workers suffer in response to witnessing a traumatic or frightening event, or being involved in an accident. Most people who witness an attack or are who placed in fear of their safety, become afraid for a short time. People with PTSD stay afraid for long periods of time.…
Read MoreWorkers’ Compensation or Personal Injury: What Kind of Claim Do You Have?
Every year in Tennessee, dozens of workers are injured on the job. Whether you work in construction, manufacturing, healthcare, or in an office, there is always risk for injury. The majority of these cases are dealt with through workers’ compensation, which pays for the injured employee’s medical bills and partial coverage of wages while the…
Read MoreThe Different Types of Workers’ Compensation Benefits
If you’re injured on the job in Tennessee, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation. Under Tennessee law, nearly all businesses are required to purchase workers’ compensation insurance to cover employees in the event of an on-the-job injury. Typically, if a business has five or more employees, they must have workers’ comp insurance. Companies in…
Read MoreWorkplace Fatalities Continue to Rise
There is one thing that almost every American does every day that one day might be responsible for causing their death and that is going to work. Nationally, the number of workplace fatalities has reached the highest number in almost a decade at 5,190 workplace fatalities in 2016, which is up seven percent from the…
Read MoreOSHA Issues Final Rule for its Walking-Working Surfaces Standards
Slip, trip and falls are responsible for the most occupational injuries aside from motor vehicle accidents in general industry according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Slip and fall accidents cost employers billions of dollars each year. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) wanted to prevent as many of those injuries as possible,…
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