On behalf of Stapleton Law Office | Dec 29, 2015 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation
Increasingly, many workers in Tennessee and around the country continue working after the age of 55 instead of retiring. People who were born between 1946 and 1964, the so-called ‘baby boomers,” are staying in their jobs longer than previous generations....
On behalf of Stapleton Law Office | Dec 22, 2015 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation
The winter months in Tennessee bring both a flood of shoppers as well as cold weather. The combination can lead to an increased risk of accidents in retail stores and distribution centers alike. There are steps business owners should take to minimize the risk of...
On behalf of Stapleton Law Office | Dec 18, 2015 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
The idea of a fatigued or sleeping driver handling a semi-tractor trailer is certainly a dreadful thought for many Tennessee motorists. Drowsy driving accidents often occur at high speeds and cause catastrophic injuries. Federal regulations place strict limits on how...
On behalf of Stapleton Law Office | Dec 8, 2015 | Car Accidents, Firm News
A substantial proportion of American’s 36 million licensed drivers older than the age of 65 lives in Tennessee or travels through the state. Available research on the aging national driver population indicates that elderly drivers show no greater tendency to...
On behalf of Stapleton Law Office | Dec 1, 2015 | Car Accidents, Firm News
According to a study from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, drivers in Tennessee and throughout the United States are safer each year due to improved safety technology. However, driving remains a risky activity, and in 2013, there were 32,719...
