Posts by Richard Charles Wagner
FMCSA Considering Rule Changes to Make Trucking Safer
Next year, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) plans to propose new rules that affect automatic electronic braking systems (AEBs), electronic logging devices (ELDs), and roadside inspections. It will seek public comment about amending regulations to require every truck operating in interstate commerce to carry an electronic device that would transmit a unique identification…
Read MoreDefective Daimler Chassis Can Cause Tire Blowouts
Daimler Trucks North America recently conducted a second recall of Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC) products after an undetected leaky valve stem was discovered. The new recall was reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and involved at least some of the 10,359 FCCC units that were recalled in September of this year.…
Read MoreElectrical Injuries and Workers’ Compensation
Electricians and anyone who works with or near electricity are at constant risk of electrical shocks, burns, and other trauma. In the most tragic cases, a worker dies due to contact with electrical currents. Workers who suffer electrical injuries while performing their job have the right to payment for all the medical treatment they need…
Read MoreWhy Are Rural Roads So Dangerous?
It’s easy to assume that fewer accidents happen on rural roads than urban roads. There is generally less traffic on rural roads. Many highways pass through urban areas because the urban areas are where the most people are. Highways often have more lanes of traffic and more bumper-to-bumper traffic which creates more ways cars can…
Read MoreCollecting Workers’ Compensation for a Brain Injury
There are many types of jobs where workers risk catastrophic injuries such as brain injuries. In Tennessee, employees have the right to file a workers’ compensation claim if they are injured while working for their employer. What types of workplace accidents cause traumatic brain injuries? An employee can be injured doing any type of job.…
Read MoreMotorcycle Defects and Liability Issues
Motorcyclists are already at a disadvantage on the road. They are the group of motorists who are the most at risk of sustaining serious injuries in a traffic accident. Because motorcyclists are not always protected by airbags, and their rides lack the metal frames of cars and commercial trucks, motorcyclists are more vulnerable in a…
Read MoreNon-Fatal Workplace Injuries Are Common, and Costly
The Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index is a yearly ranking of the most serious, nonfatal workplace injuries that took place in the United States. In addition to the compiled list of top ten workplace injuries, it also calculates the direct cost to employers in terms of medical expenses and lost wages. According to the 2021…
Read MoreThousands of Chevrolet Bolt Vehicles Recalled
While recalls are common in the automobile industry, there seems to be a pattern forming with the number of car manufacturing companies issuing recalls for electric vehicle models. General Motors (GM) recently issued a full recall of the Chevy Bolt, citing a defect in the battery module that could potentially cause a fire. To date,…
Read MoreCan Tennessee Truckers Collect Workers’ Compensation?
The trucking industry is a dangerous one. Drivers, loaders, and mechanics, not to mention those who work in logistics or manufacturing, can all sustain injuries while on the job. While many workers are employed by larger companies, some drivers self-employed. Unlike employees who can collect workers’ compensation, a self-employed or contracted driver may be ineligible.…
Read MoreCargo Spills Can Change Lives in an Instant
When it comes to being safe on the roads, you can only control your own actions. You can stay to the right unless you are passing, follow speed limit signs, wear your seat belt, and signal when you want to turn or merge. Be staying awake and aware, you may be able to avoid being…
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