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When a person gets diagnosed with a burn injury, medical professionals will need to take steps to help the victim heal properly. The treatment recommended for burn injuries will vary depending on the severity of the initial injury and where on the body the burn occurred. Here, we want to offer a basic review of…

Severe burn injuries can have a lasting impact on a victim’s life. Not only is the initial recovery often excruciating, but the long-term effects can leave individuals disabled, disfigured, and unable to continue the activities they enjoyed before the injury occurred. Here, we want to examine some of the most common long-term effects of severe…

An autopsy is a medical exam of the body after a person passes away. Autopsies are performed in many different situations and help to determine the cause, mode, and manner of death. Autopsies can help bring closure to families and authorities and can be used both for investigative and educational purposes. However, is an autopsy…

Some workers operate in hazardous environments that place them at risk of significant injury or illness on a regular basis. Even though there are fairly stringent workplace safety requirements for all industries across Tennessee, injuries still occur. Here, we want to review which jobs put Tennessee workers most at risk of sustaining a fatal injury…

Wrongful death claims arise in a wide variety of ways, but not every death that occurs in Tennessee is necessarily classified as a “wrongful death.” The term wrongful death actually has a specific meaning under state law and applies to very particular circumstances. When these claims do arise, they can help family members and the…

Motorcyclists typically have a passion for what they do. However, riding a motorcycle is inherently more dangerous than traveling in a traditional passenger vehicle. Motorcyclists must remain vigilant when they are on the roadway because accidents caused by the actions of other drivers can occur. Here, we want to discuss where most motorcycle accidents occur…

Drivers who operate or own commercial trucks understand that there are significant federal and state regulations they must adhere to. In most cases, states follow the regulations set forth at the federal level, but there are a few laws specific to Tennessee that truck drivers and owner-operators need to be aware of. It is crucial…