Posts by Richard Charles Wagner
FAQ: Burn Injuries and Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ compensation is meant to protect you in the event an accident happens on the job. Typically when we think of a work injury, we think of a slip and fall or a broken bone. However, some workers experience extremely serious, life-altering accidents, like those involving fire or explosions. Burn injuries can take an employee…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Overloaded Large Trucks
Many of us experience some sort of anxiety when driving behind or alongside large trucks. You might find yourself attempting to pass them as quickly as possible to stay out of their way. You never know what kind of cargo might be in their trailer, and being involved in an accident is not a good…
Read MoreCrash Avoidance Technology Protects Young Drivers
Drivers under the age of 25 are some of the most susceptible to accidents on our roads. They are often newer to driving and can sometimes be reckless. Young drivers may want to show off their skills and have no regard for others on the road because they do not think of the consequences that…
Read MoreCatastrophic Injuries from Bicycle Accidents
Bicyclists know to be careful on the road, but sometimes an accident just can’t be avoided; perhaps a wheel trips over a rock, skids on gravel, or the bicyclist otherwise loses control of their bike. When that happens, we usually have only ourselves or bad luck to blame, but when we are in a bicycle…
Read MoreWhat Is Traumatic Amputation?
Unfortunately, accidents and injuries occur all too often. Whether that’s an injury from a car or truck accident, from working with dangerous or unsafe equipment, or a terrible fire or explosion, with the injuries people sustain can be life-altering. Some injuries cause such catastrophic damage it can lead to a limb being severed during the…
Read MorePrince’s Estate Proves Why You Need an Experienced Probate Litigation Attorney
It was a tragic day for music lovers everywhere when Prince died. It has been a nightmare, however, trying to divide his estate. If Prince had made a will before his untimely death, the process of splitting up his assets would have been a far simpler one than it ended up being. While that circumstance…
Read MoreOlder Drivers at a Higher Risk of Fatalities Due to Their Vehicle Choice
Jokes about older drivers have existed as long as driving has. It may seem cliché to say that older drivers are not safe, but there is data that backs this up. Even though recent studies show that drivers in the 70s and 80s are crashing less than ever before, there is a caveat. When these…
Read MoreWhat the Trucker Pilot Program Means for Truck Accidents
Recently there has been a trucker shortage and everyone across the country has suffered. Deliveries of goods have been delayed and the empty shelves are a clear sign of the trucker shortage. A new pilot program aims to change that but not without controversy. The White House has also weighed in and helped fast-track this…
Read MoreCatastrophic Worksite Injuries Caused by Power Tools
What do construction workers, contractors, and factory workers have in common? These employees incorporate the use of power tools in their work. Power tools are essential resources for these employees to perform their tasks in a more efficient manner. These tools can also cause several types of workplace accidents if workers are not careful or…
Read MoreInheritance Laws in Tennessee
One benefit of the pandemic is that American citizens have started to seriously think about their wills and the estate process. One disadvantage is that a majority of people are unaware of the inheritance laws of their state. For example, the state of Tennessee does not follow strict community property inheritance laws, which means you…
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