On behalf of Stapleton Law Office | Apr 28, 2015 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation
If you have suffered a work injury or contracted an occupational disease, you are probably dealing with the stress of not being able to work, mounting bills and significant, ongoing medical expenses. Your employer is mandated to provide coverage for injured workers...
On behalf of Stapleton Law Office | Apr 22, 2015 | Car Accidents, Firm News
Tennessee drivers might be interested to learn about a new study that shows glancing from the roadway for just two seconds can increase the risk of a car crash. The findings were issued by the Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety in April to correspond with...
On behalf of Stapleton Law Office | Apr 16, 2015 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
On April 14, a 21-year-old Smyrna woman was fatally injured when a big rig collided with her car on State Route 840 in Smyrna, according to reports. No one else was injured in the accident. Highway officials say the collision happened around 7:45 a.m. when a...
On behalf of Stapleton Law Office | Apr 7, 2015 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation
Workers in Tennessee may be interested to learn about regulations that have been issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The regulations are in place to help prevent deaths and serious personal injuries by requiring the wearing of flame-resistant...
On behalf of Stapleton Law Office | Apr 2, 2015 | Car Accidents, Firm News
Research has determined that 60 to 90 percent of all sternum fractures are suffered in car accidents. This type of injury is often seen in females and in those over the age of 50, and it is thought to be rare for a child to suffer such an injury. As the sternum covers...
