Mild vs. Severe Brain Injuries: What’s the Difference in Legal Claims?
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can disrupt your life in many ways, leaving you and your family dealing with medical bills, emotional distress, and many unanswered questions. TBIs can range from anything from a mild concussion to a life-altering severe brain injury. Every brain injury is serious, but the legal approach to mild and severe…
Read MoreAre Trucking Companies Cutting Corners on Maintenance and Compromising Safety?
Trucks keep the US economy going. They help supply grocery stores, move construction equipment, deliver building supplies, and more. According to the American Trucking Association (ATA), there are almost 15 million big rigs on US roadways, carrying almost 75% of our freight by weight. Trucks and truck drivers are essential. However, they’re also the source…
Read MoreE-Scooter Accidents: Legal Rights for Riders and Pedestrians
Electric scooters (e-scooters) are common in Chattanooga these days. They’re a convenient, eco-friendly way to navigate the city and fun to ride. However, with their rise in popularity, there’s been an increase in accidents involving both riders and pedestrians. If you ride an e-scooter or just walk the city’s sidewalks, understanding your legal rights in…
Read MoreMaximizing Compensation from a Tennessee Car Accident Injury Claim
After a car accident, you may find out that you need around-the-clock medical care. This can cause you to be out of work and lose the necessary income to help you and your family stay afloat. As a result, your bills from emergency room visits, surgeries, physical therapy, and prescriptions may start to accumulate quickly.…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Drunk Driving in Tennessee
Regardless of how strict laws and penalties become, drunk driving continues to be a problem in Tennessee. While many people think they can simply pay their fees or serve the required jail time if caught driving while impaired, the reality is that accident victims and their families are the ones heavily impacted by these individuals’…
Read MoreCar Accidents and Poor Weather Conditions
Chattanooga drivers are very familiar with the difficulties of navigating the roadways during rain, snow, fog, hail, or sleet. While it is recommended to stay home and off the road, poor weather causes roads to become icy and slippery. In snowy or freezing rain conditions, drivers often weather conditions; some people still need to go…
Read MoreThe Statute of Limitations: Understanding Deadlines for Filing Claims
For a personal injury case to be successful and result in compensation, the victims must ensure that they meet and follow the statute of limitations. Contacting a Chattanooga personal injury lawyer right away can help you file a claim within the statute of limitations so you do not miss the deadline. What is the main…
Read MoreMental Health Claims in Workers’ Compensation
Similar to physical injuries, mental health conditions and psychological injuries can arise at any time on the job and cause a great deal of pain, suffering, anxiety, and hardship. If you developed a mental health problem or psychological injury while completing your work-related tasks, you may be able to file a workers’ compensation claim. If…
Read MoreClimate Change and Workers’ Compensation
When people think about climate change, they usually do not think about the workplace and how workers are being impacted. However, the unfortunate reality is that climate change and extreme weather conditions can affect every aspect of our lives, including our workplaces. As the planet continues to become warmer, more extreme weather events are occurring,…
Read MoreExpert Witnesses’ Roles in Personal Injury Cases
When most people think about witnesses in a personal injury case, they imagine a person like a friend, neighbor, coworker, bystander, business owner, or driver who saw the accident occur. However, there is another type of witness that may be used in your case – the expert witness. Expert witnesses are experienced, skilled, and knowledgeable…
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