Which Truck Parts Are the Most Likely to Be Defective?
We see the reports on the news almost nightly; another truck accident that shuts down a major highway in Tennessee or elsewhere throughout the country. Many truck accidents lead to fatalities or serious injuries. Not all of these accidents are due to truck driver error or negligence. Instead, the accidents are often caused by bad…
Read MoreCommon Forklift Injuries Leading to Workers’ Compensation Claims
Companies throughout Tennessee often rely on their employees to operate forklifts. These pieces of heavy machinery help make it easier to load and unload trucks, move heavy items, and clear space on loading docks. When a forklift is present every employee, including the operator of the forklift, should be paying close attention to what is…
Read MoreTrucks Hauling Fuel and Chemicals Cause Higher Risk of Explosion During Fire Season
The trucking industry is vital to the health of the economy in Tennessee and beyond, but it is also dangerous. Truck drivers take their lives in their hands each time they get behind the wheel of their rig, especially if they are hauling fuel, chemicals, or explosives. The risk of an explosion or serious fire…
Read MoreWhat Do I Do if I’m Injured in a Crash With a Big Rig?
Even in light of reduced highway traffic during the coronavirus pandemic, people are still getting seriously hurt in truck crashes. These accidents can be much more complicated than a typical car accident. Injuries and vehicle damage are more severe due to the nature of the truck’s size and weight alone. Then, after your accident, you…
Read MoreWhat Happens if the Executor Fails to Carry Out Your Will?
Probate and wills can be a touchy subject for many people. It forces them to face their mortality, which isn’t the most pleasant thought for anyone. However, having plans in place beforehand can eliminate long and drawn-out court battles between members of your family and loved ones. Having an attorney prepare a will as part…
Read MoreNavistar’s A26 Engine May Be Recalled Due to Engine Failure Fears
We just take for granted that production lines in factories are infallible. They’ve spent months or longer designing and building prototypes until they get it right, and only then do they start manufacturing products that will safely land in the hands of customers. It’s a system that should work. However, with the many steps of…
Read MoreA Happy Worker Will Be a Healthy Worker Post-COVID-19
Anyone who’s been paying attention to what’s happening in the world over the last few months understands just how tough things are for much of our workforce. The COVID-19 pandemic has struck a massive blow to the United States; the likes of which haven’t been seen in over a century. When you think of a…
Read MoreCommon Spinal Injuries Resulting from Truck Accidents
Some of the largest and heaviest vehicles on the road today are commercial trucks, which include tractor-trailers, 18 wheelers, semi-trucks, and dump trucks. These large vehicles can easily impose their size and weight on smaller vehicles during a roadway crash. In fact, large trucks can weigh as much as 30 to 35 tons more than…
Read MoreAre You Eligible for Workers’ Compensation as a Remote Worker?
Workers’ compensation is available for Chattanooga employees who suffer injury or illness when the injury stems from and occurs during the course of employment, regardless of the location in which the injury happens. However, what is not always clear are the details of where and when an employee is “working.” In some cases, it can…
Read MoreCan a New “Sniff Test” Help Unresponsive Brain Injury Victims?
Severe injuries require emergency medical attention. When called upon to address these injuries, doctors must act quickly to diagnose and treat them as effectively as possible; many times in an effort to save the victim’s life. Brain injuries are a type of injury that can leave victims unresponsive, making the job of medical personnel extremely…
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