Whiplash – When a Minor Injury Becomes a Chronic Injury
Whiplash is sometimes viewed as a minor injury in the aftermath of a fender-bender, or even a more substantial car accident. However, this injury is often more serious than first realized. If you have experienced any symptoms related to whiplash, it is important to get a medical check as soon as possible. The long-term effects…
Read MoreChattanooga’s Infrastructure Upgrade Project for “The Split” – What You Need to Know
Several major motor vehicle collisions in the Chattanooga area have recently occurred involving oversized tractor-trailers and interstate bridges, resulting in traffic backups lasting for hours and unplanned, emergency repairs. One of these incidents required overnight repairs and the careful work of construction crews to remove a damaged concrete beam and reinforce the structure. Less than…
Read MoreWhen Is a Shipper Liable for a Truck Accident?
Truck accidents can lead to serious, life-altering injuries, such as amputation, paralysis, damage to organs, internal bleeding, traumatic brain injuries, and even death. Victims of truck accidents often find themselves in the hospital for weeks or months at a time undergoing multiple surgeries, therapy, and other treatments. Truck accidents can force victims out of work,…
Read MoreHow Do You Choose an Executor?
One of the most important questions you must ask yourself when creating an estate plan is, “Who can I trust to take care of the estate after my death?” Choosing an executor is not as simple as naming the first person who comes to mind. You need to ensure that the person chosen will act…
Read MoreIf I Wasn’t Wearing a Seat Belt, Will My Compensation Award Be Reduced?
Being involved in a car accident is stressful and can leave you seriously injured. Under the law, if you are found partially responsible for your own injuries, your compensation award can be reduced. For example, if you were speeding and were hit by a drunk driver, you might be denied your full compensatory award because…
Read MoreFiling a Claim for Crush Injuries
Crush injuries can be devastating. It’s not uncommon for crush injuries to occur in almost every profession, but there are some more common than others. Crush injuries can change your life in an instant, preventing you from going to work and providing for your family. A crush injury happens when pressure is applied to a…
Read MoreCan a Lien be Filed Against My Workers’ Compensation Settlement?
Suffering an injury on the job in Tennessee is never easy. You will miss time at work, struggle to pay the bills, and might not have an answer as to when you can return to work. Filing a workers’ compensation claim is one of the best ways for you to receive money while not working…
Read MoreWhich 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…
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