Collecting 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 MoreThe Challenges of Do-It-Yourself Wills
Over the past 18 months, many families have lost loved ones to the coronavirus. Others found themselves in ICUs, fighting to survive. This type of experience often puts things in perspective, and many people began to seriously reflect upon what will happen to their children and their loved ones in the event that they pass…
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…
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…
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