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No Upfront Costs or Fees: What Does This Mean for Injured Victims in Chattanooga?
Go to No Upfront Costs or Fees: What Does This Mean for Injured Victims in Chattanooga?If you have been injured in an accident in Chattanooga, understanding how legal fees work is an important part of your decision-making process. Many injury victims hesitate to seek legal help because they worry about the costs associated with hiring an attorney. However, personal injury lawyers, like those at , often work on a contingency…
How Pain and Suffering Is Calculated in Chattanooga Injury Claims
Go to How Pain and Suffering Is Calculated in Chattanooga Injury ClaimsPain and suffering is a component of personal injury claims that victims may be less familiar with. However, it is important to learn more about them as you may be eligible to recover additional compensation. Unlike economic damages, which are easier to quantify (such as medical bills or lost wages), pain and suffering consider the…
What Are the Benefits of a Free Consultation With an Injury Lawyer?
Go to What Are the Benefits of a Free Consultation With an Injury Lawyer?After being injured due to another party’s negligence, navigating the complex world of insurance claims and legal procedures can feel overwhelming. Victims often wait to call an attorney for many reasons, including concerns about costs. To help level the legal playing field, most personal injury attorneys advertise free, no-risk consultations, but what are the benefits…
The Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury in Tennessee
Go to The Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury in TennesseeYou have likely heard the phrase “statute of limitations” before but may be unsure exactly what it means. It refers to the amount of time a person has to file a lawsuit after an accident or a crime has occurred. Statutes of limitation are set by the lawmakers of each state and vary according to…
Tennessee Burn Injuries Classifications
Go to Tennessee Burn Injuries ClassificationsBurn injuries can cause extensive damage to the skin and other tissues. Burns may be caused by heat, electricity, radiation, sunlight, or chemicals, and a wide range of accidents can result in burn injuries. The prognosis of a burn injury depends on several factors. The cause of the burn affects how it is treated and…
Tennessee Struck by Meningitis Outbreak from Tainted Steroid Injections: 35 Cases Reported, 5 Deaths
Go to Tennessee Struck by Meningitis Outbreak from Tainted Steroid Injections: 35 Cases Reported, 5 DeathsAccording to a CNN.com news report, patients in nine different states have contracted a noncontagious form of meningitis linked to contaminated steroid injections. The total number of people who have contracted the deadly fungal meningitis has soared to 105 as of October 8, 2012 and the bacterial infection has been contracted after patients were injected in their…
More Time May Be Given to Patients with Actos Injuries to File Claim
Go to More Time May Be Given to Patients with Actos Injuries to File Claimpresented by: Gary Massey Chattanooga Actos Side EffectsDrug experts have warned that the long-term use of Actos, a drug intended to treat diabetes, may be linked to bladder cancer for more than a year. As such, Takeda Pharmaceuticals, the drug’s manufacturer, could face as many as 10,000 lawsuits from Actos patients afflicted with bladder cancer.…
Court Dismisses Vet’s Case against Tennessee VA, Claim Filed Too Late
Go to Court Dismisses Vet’s Case against Tennessee VA, Claim Filed Too LateA recent Tennessee court ruling may make it difficult for veterans to seek compensation for possible exposure to several dangerous diseases, according to a report from Healthcare Global. In 2009, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) notified more than 10,000 veterans that they may have been exposed to HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C if…
Enjoy Summer Safely in Tennessee during National Fireworks Safety Month
Go to Enjoy Summer Safely in Tennessee during National Fireworks Safety MonthThe beautiful Tennessee summers bring family and friends together to enjoy some fun in the sun and celebrate the season’s holidays. Fireworks are an exciting addition to any summer celebration, but if not used responsibly, these visual delights can cause serious injury to not only the user, but anyone nearby as well. An excellent way…