Tag Archives: Medical Expenses
Workers’ compensation may help injured lumber company worker
In Tennessee, workplace accidents can be serious enough to put a worker out of commission for weeks or months. In one case in a different state, a worker suffered major injuries while working at a lumber site. The worker may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits in this situation. This accident occurred on a… Read More »
Hit-and-run auto accident leads to death of teen in Tennessee
A person’s worst nightmare may be finding out that a young loved one has been killed in a vehicle accident involving a pedestrian. Perhaps even more frustrating and heartbreaking is learning that the person who struck the child drove off after the incident. A hit-and-run auto accident involving a teenager recently took place in… Read More »
Auto accident in Tennessee kills 1 and injures another
Drunk driving fatalities accounted for approximately 29 percent of traffic deaths last year in Tennessee. Despite the known dangers of drinking and driving, alcohol related crashes continue to occur. Alcohol appears to have played a role in a recent auto accident that claimed the life of one young man and has left another hospitalized…. Read More »
A drunk driver is a threat to Tennessee residents
Many hazards come with driving on Tennessee’s roads. Dangers exist, too, when a vehicle is pulled over to the side of the road — sometimes distracting passing motorists and causing collisions. When the motorist is a drunk driver, the parked car by the side of the road can act as a shining beacon with… Read More »
Tennessee workplace accidents call for vigilance
In the workplace the employer has a duty to adhere to certain occupational health and safety regulations. This is in order to protect the employees from accidents and injuries. When dealing with dangerous hazardous materials, the need for safety in the workplace is even greater. Over time, complacency of workplace safety practices can sometimes… Read More »
Tennessee auto accident causes 1 fatality, seriously injures 3
In a split second, a car crash can happen that may change lives forever. Even if survivors recover from their physical injuries, they may suffer from emotional trauma for a long time. A serious auto accident in Tennessee on Dec. 28 resulted in the death of one woman and serious injury to three others…. Read More »