What Is a Workers’ Compensation Independent Medical Exam?
When an accident happens, the injury victim usually sees an ER doctor or a family doctor. After the initial exam, workers are required to see doctors that their employer recommends for an independent medical exam, or IME. Employers are supposed to provide a list of three doctors for each type of practice. This includes specialists…
Read MoreThe Levels of Spinal Cord Injury, Explained
Think of your spinal cord as the “information superhighway” of your body. Its job is a crucial one—carrying messages back and forth from the brain, telling your body how and when to function. Any injury to the spinal cord is serious and not to be taken lightly. In fact, when most people hear the words…
Read MoreHealthcare Workers in Tennessee – Dangers on the Job
Our healthcare workers perform some of the most vital work in the state, not to mention the country. Doctors, nurses, technicians, nurse practitioners—we associate everyone in the industry with health and wellness, but we rarely take the time to think about the dangers and risks they take every day just performing their jobs. In truth,…
Read MoreEstate Litigation Is on the Rise – Why?
The death of a loved one is a difficult time. Dealing with probate issues doesn’t make things any easier, especially if it’s complicated by family disputes over inheritances or other estate matters. There are certainly many reasons estate litigation may occur after a person’s death, and they can cause many challenges and issues that can…
Read MorePursuing a Claim Against an Estate with Probate Litigation
When someone passes away in Tennessee, the estate typically goes into probate, the process where claims against the estate are handled. These claims can arise from any reason—inheritance disputes, or wills that may have been executed under undue influence from a beneficiary. Creditors of the deceased might also file a claim after their estate has…
Read MoreInjuries in the Manufacturing Industry and Tennessee Workers’ Comp
Chattanooga is located in a strategic region here in Tennessee, and has gained national recognition for its contributions to the manufacturing industry. We employ thousands of workers in a variety of businesses, helping to grow our diverse economy. Unfortunately, an accident on the job can change your future in the blink of an eye. Workers’…
Read MoreWhy Your Estate Might Be Subject to Probate Litigation
When someone dies in Tennessee, their assets and obligations are typically handled in one of two ways. If the decedent prepared a valid will, then the terms and provisions of the will control who will handle the estate and what cash or property the beneficiaries will get. If the person who died did not leave…
Read MoreWhat Kind of Damages Can You Get If You’re Hurt by a Drunk Driver?
Drunk driving laws make it illegal to driver with a blood alcohol content of .08 or more. For commercial truck drivers and young drivers, the limits are even lower. The police try to limit the number of intoxicated drivers by vigilant law enforcement and setting up sobriety checkpoints. The media is constantly advising the public…
Read MoreThe Signs and Symptoms of a Traumatic Brain Injury
A traumatic brain injury is a violent or sudden jolt to the brain that causes an injury to the brain. A TBI can be due to a construction site fall, a motor vehicle accident, a personal attack, or for other reasons. In a TBI, the brain hits the skull or shakes around in the skull.…
Read MorePost-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Tennessee Workers’ Compensation
PTSD is a disorder that some Chattanooga workers suffer in response to witnessing a traumatic or frightening event, or being involved in an accident. Most people who witness an attack or are who placed in fear of their safety, become afraid for a short time. People with PTSD stay afraid for long periods of time.…
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