Can 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…
Read MoreHow Drinking in the Workplace Increases the Risk of Injury for All
Over the past few decades, there has been a significant increase in the number of people who have developed substance abuse problems. This last year saw a particular spike in both drinking and in opioid use, as the stress of lockdowns and unemployment drove many people to the brink. When a person abuses alcohol at…
Read MoreBrighter Headlights Are Causing More Car Accidents
Every driver knows that car lights are essential to driving at night. Chattanooga drivers should also understand that using the car’s bright lights often requires balances. Many rural roads and country roads aren’t well-lit, which makes seeing difficult. It can be especially hard to see when it is foggy or rainy. The balance is that…
Read MoreDo I Really Need a Lawyer to Probate an Estate in Chattanooga?
Probate has a bad reputation, but it is an undeserved one. To “probate” a will means to prove its validity in an official capacity. Every estate – whether there is a will or not – will go through the probate process. The single best thing you can do if your loved one dies is hire…
Read MoreSpinal Cord Injuries: What Workers Need to Know
Back injuries are among the most common injuries workers suffer on the job. They can also be some of the most serious – especially when they involve damage to the spinal cord. In fact, when doctors talk about back injuries, they are usually referring to damage to the soft tissue in the back, such as…
Read MoreHeadlights Are Getting Dangerously Brighter
If you have ever been blinded by the glare of oncoming headlights, you may have wondered if they are getting brighter. They are, and they may be partly to blame for making our roads more dangerous after dark. According to the National Safety Council, Americans only do 25% of our driving at night. And yet,…
Read MoreIncrease in Distracted Driving an Unexpected Side Effect of Pandemic
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States in early 2020, it altered daily life for many Americans, at least temporarily. Throughout the month of March, numerous schools and businesses closed their doors, sending students and employees home to study and work remotely in an effort to help mitigate the spread of the virus. With…
Read MoreCan You Contest a Trust?
There’s a common misconception that trusts cannot be contested. However, this is simply not true. Similar to a will, a trust can be disputed. Of course, nothing should take the place of the advice of an experienced estate planning attorney. Here you will find answers to some commonly asked questions about trusts, the different types…
Read MoreThe Dangers of a Trucker Shortage
Truck drivers have a big job to do. Each day they transport goods all across the country. This can be anything from groceries to fuel. However, the trucking industry is taking a big blow currently as they are facing a trucker shortage. There are many possible culprits behind the trucker shortage and the topic is…
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