John Dreiser and Tony Farmer were elected by their peers to be “Top Attorneys” in several areas of practice. CityView Magazine’s July/August 2018 issue contained the annual listing of attorneys voted as the best in different practice areas by other attorneys in East Tennessee. Tony and John have been honored in every year since 2007
A lot of people who are too sick to continue working agonize over the idea of talking to their doctor and asking his or her permission to file for disability. They’re often afraid of being rejected or being told that the doctor won’t lend their support. Fortunately, that’s a conversation most people don’t actually have
Although many jurisdictions require that motorists maintain auto insurance, many individuals don’t. Then there are also those cases in which motorists aren’t licensed or insured. In an effort to avoid prosecution, these motorists often leave the scene of crashes. If you’ve suffered injuries after having been struck by someone who left the scene of the
The Social Security Administration (“SSA”) recently adopted final rules revising the Rules of Conduct and Standards of Responsibility for Appointed Representatives for representation of claimants in Social Security Disability Insurance (“SSDI”) and Supplemental Security Income (“SSI”) claims. The SSA announced the rule revisions are to update and clarify procedures for bringing charges against a representative
Most people have had a burn at some point in their lives, whether from being out in the sun too long or touching a hot surface. If you have suffered this type of burn, you know firsthand that even a mild, first-degree burn can be extremely painful, but did you know that a burn can
A 65-year-old man was killed in a recent multivehicle crash in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. He became the fourth victim of a fatal accident in the park this year. The man, from Talking Rock, Georgia, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, which occurred on Newfound Gap Road near mile marker
Roadside advertising, often in the form of billboards, is a staple in America. High-traffic areas mean that thousands of people are potentially exposed to advertising every hour, making it a fundamental part of many business’ strategies. However, one study has found that this advertising is very distracting to drivers. With all of the focus recently
Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits are vital to millions of people who are too sick or too injured to work. These benefits help recipients pay for utility bills, food, housing and transportation. Some recipients use the benefits to pay for their medical care. Whatever the reason, there are some myths out there about the benefits
Animal bites are a risk any time there are animals in the home or outside, especially in the summer when there are more people interacting with them. While most animals that are pets are harmless and unlikely to hurt you or others, there are some that quickly become dangerous and seriously injure those around them.
Social Security Disability insurance is a federal program that allows disabled workers to receive compensation if they are permanently disabled. Payroll taxes fund the program, and it is open to people who have paid into the Social Security system. There are many regulations that govern who is eligible to receive SSDI benefits. Before you attempt
It’s bad enough when you are involved in a car accident in Knoxville. Matters only get worse when you are involved in an accident with an uninsured or underinsured motorist. These accidents are so stressful to be involved in because they leave the victim driver in a bad situation. Here are the benefits of having
Truckers face pressure from trucking companies to haul their cargo quickly from suppliers to retail outlets and other destinations around the nation. However, what isn’t always acknowledged is how that pressure can compromise trucking safety from coast to coast. For instance, there is the problem of truck drivers becoming dehydrated behind the wheel. According to
Texting and driving is dangerous and you know why: You have to look down to text. What may surprise you, then, is that talking on your phone is also extremely dangerous. This is even true when you’re using a hands-free system. Remember, driver error causes about 94 percent of car accidents. Many documented errors happen
Many Knoxville residents can probably relate to having driven a vehicle after not getting a proper night’s sleep. Maybe you drove to an exam after being up all night studying. You might not have even given it a second thought. But perhaps you should. Research conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety indicates that
Applying for Social Security Disability, also known as SSD, is notoriously fraught with difficulties. Oftentimes, when someone submits their first application without any professional assistance, such as from an attorney who has experience working with the SSD system, it results in a denial. Getting a denial on your SSD application is not automatically a dead
Can your body language and personality increase the chances of a dog bite? You know that you shouldn’t tease a dog, act aggressively toward it or bother it while it is eating. However, there may be specific personality traits that could lead to you being a dog bite victim. A recent article in the Journal
All drivers should have auto insurance for the vehicles they drive. Sadly, far too many neglect this very important purchase. When they do, it’s their hapless victims who suffer the consequences — which can be quite expensive. Do you have recourse if you are hit by an uninsured driver? Learn what steps you can take
It can be difficult to get approved for Social Security benefits for migraines — despite that fact that you may have them so often and so severely that it’s utterly impossible to hold a job. Part of the problem is that migraines are just now being recognized as a real medical condition. For a long
Whether you are completing an application online or mailing in a paper form for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, you should know that one in three applications are denied at first. While this can be a rather daunting and disappointing statistic, here are some tips that can help you increase your chances of success.
It only takes a few seconds for an attacking dog to maul or kill someone. For those who survive a vicious dog attack, the physical injuries are often less disabling than the emotional trauma suffered. Certainly the emotional trauma can last much longer, especially when the victim is a young child. On the evening of