Common Injuries Sustained by Warehouse and Distribution Workers
Within warehouse environments, various types of work-related injuries can and do occur. In some cases, these injuries happen when employers cut corners on safety or compel fast-paced work beyond reasonable expectations. In other cases, work hazards are ignored, which can lead to severe work injuries. Warehouses are the scenes of constant activity, such as forklifts…
Read MoreWhy Creating Your Will Online Could Backfire
Between the recent tornadoes and hailstorms, as well as the coronavirus outbreak, many people are starting to consider their mortality. For this reason, they are beginning to think it is time to prepare their last will and testament or to revise their existing wills. According to CNBC, various online will-drafting sites are beginning to see…
Read MoreTruck Accidents Have Spiked in the Last Few Weeks
While the country sheltered-in-place, people relied – and still do – on truck drivers to deliver food, medical supplies, clothing, entertainment devices and materials, and a full range of products for essential living and for comfort. The rules for truck drivers are continually changing. Some of these rules have the force of laws such as…
Read MoreIs Coronavirus Covered by Workers’ Compensation?
Generally, there are two different ways that an employee can seek workers’ compensation benefits in Tennessee or Georgia. The first way is that the worker has an accident at work such as a slip and fall that causes him/her to need medical care. The second way is for the worker to suffer an “occupational illness.”…
Read MoreResources for Residents of Chattanooga, Tennessee
Chattanooga has had a rough go of it, lately. In addition to the COVID-19 pandemic, our friends and neighbors were recently struck by numerous tornadoes. The COVID-19 virus has shut down or stalled many businesses. Many workers are unemployed. Many people have contracted the disease. Our health care workers are at a heightened danger of…
Read MoreWhat Evidence Shows You Are Not At-fault for a Truck Accident?
Truck accidents are quite different from the standard passenger car to passenger car crashes because of the massive weight and size of the trucks involved. These accidents generally cause more serious injuries and often result in death. In addition, federal regulations governing truck drivers and trucking companies apply to legal action stemming from these accidents.…
Read MoreReturning to Work after a Workplace Injury, with Restrictions
In the event the workers’ compensation doctor assigned to you determines you are able to return to work, but with certain restrictions, this is referred to as returning to work on light duty. The restrictions involved with light duty work can be either temporary or permanent. While you are still seeing your doctor and in…
Read More“Weird” Stuff That Can Cause Motorcycle Accidents
Many motorcycle riders understand the important part safety plays in preventing crashes on the road. Certain fairly common interactions between motorcyclists and drivers of passenger vehicles and trucks can be harrowing and dangerous for the motorcyclist. However, there are also some unusual reasons why motorcycle accidents occur at times. Below are some of the stranger…
Read MoreHow to Choose an Attorney for Probate Litigation
As the executor of a deceased person’s estate, you are not required to hire the same attorney who wrote up the deceased person’s will. You can ask that lawyer for the original document if he or she has it. As the executor, you are entitled to hire the lawyer of your choice. This attorney is…
Read MoreWhich Doctors Should I See After a Car Crash?
When you get into a car crash, you can suffer from many injuries. The injuries all depend on the seriousness of the accident and the way that you were hit. You could have injuries to your head, spine and back, legs, and arms. No matter what types of injuries you might have, you are going…
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