On behalf of Stapleton Law Office | Oct 29, 2015 | Car Accidents, Firm News
A serious concern on Tennessee roads and throughout the nation, underage drinking and driving is being addressed in a new ad campaign launched in October 2015 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Ad Council. The public service effort is aimed...
On behalf of Stapleton Law Office | Oct 20, 2015 | Car Accidents, Firm News
Tennessee residents who deal with traffic congestion and distracted drivers on a daily basis may be surprised to learn that the nation’s roads have become far safer in the last few years. The number of lives lost in fatal motor vehicle accidents fell by more...
On behalf of Stapleton Law Office | Oct 14, 2015 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation
Tennessee HVAC workers may have heard about a piece of equipment that could ultimately take the place of ladders at the workplace and thus potentially decrease the amount of injuries. One such apparatus, known as the JLG LiftPod personal portable lift, serves as both...
On behalf of Stapleton Law Office | Oct 9, 2015 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation
Throughout Tennessee, employees face many work-related dangers daily. The Bureau of Labor Statistics annually conducts a Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, and preliminary data for 2014 reveals that the number of recorded work-related fatal injuries around the...
On behalf of Stapleton Law Office | Oct 2, 2015 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation
Tennessee employers may soon have clarification regarding Occupational Safety and Health Administration reporting requirements if a proposed rule passes. OSHA requires employers to keep records of an on-the-job injury or illness for five years. The agency is...