A storm sweeps through town and knocks out power. You’re fine at your house, but you know a lot of people are without it. You try to leave when the storm calms down, going to check on some family members to make sure they’re all right. On the way there, you come up to a
The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently released an updated plan to reduce the hearing backlog for people waiting for hearings on their Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claims. The updated plan is part of the Compassionate and Responsive Services (CARES) initiative of the SSA. The original CARES plan set a
Many workers’ compensation claims are centered around one clear event that took place. A worker falls from a roof, for instance. It’s easy to trace his or her injuries back to that specific event and even to connect many costs — medical bills, lost wages and the like — to those injuries. However, what about
With cooler temperatures coming soon in Tennessee, it is time to act more cautiously when driving. While Knoxville does not get much snow every year, usually around six inches, it is enough to make driving substantially harder. You should remain vigilant on roadways all year long. However, winter poses significant dangers that you typically do
When a dog bites someone, it’s common for the owner to be shocked and surprised, claiming that it’s never been a problem before. The issue, some experts say, is that people tend to treat dogs like human beings. This ignores what dogs need and what they are. It can put them in dangerous and problematic
It seems like we have statistics for every kind of accident. For instance, it’s easy to find out how many accidents are annually caused by drunk drivers. The same is not true for drowsy drivers. We know it’s a problem, and there are estimates. Per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, around 1,550 people pass