For the month ending April 28, 2011, the three East Tennessee Office of Disability, Adjudication and Review (ODAR) offices responsible for handling Social Security Disability hearings were ranked in the top 30 for processing times. The Chattanooga ODAR came in ranked...
Not all drivers obey traffic laws as strenuously as they should. The failure to obey traffic signs and signals can result in serious accidents. A car accident that took place in Tennessee last week came as a direct result of a driver's failure to obey the rules of the...
John Dreiser was one of three presenters at the "Workers' Compensation Update" sponsored by Lorman Education Services on Friday, June 17, 2011 in Knoxville, Tennessee. The seminar provided attorneys, adjuster, case managers, and human resource personnel with...
Men and women injured on the job are entitled to a certain amount of compensation. Workers' compensation programs are designed to provide this compensation for injured employees. However, this process does not always run smoothly. Over the last several years, a...
On Friday, June 10, 2011, firm attorney, John Dreiser, lectured at National Business Institute's Social Security Disability Bootcamp in Knoxville, Tennessee. The 6.67 hour CLE was aimed at teaching attorneys, paralegals, and other appointed representatives the...
Construction jobs can be hazardous, and accidents in the workplace can be the cause of serious injury or even the loss of life. But some work sites seem to be more prone to serious accidents than others. A bridge in Tennessee that has been under construction for some...
Dangerous roads can lead to serious injuries. The State of Tennessee, as well as the 96 counties that make up the State and scores of municipalities, assume the responsibility of designing, constructing and maintaining tens of thousands of miles of roadways...
Negligent driving is a common cause of car accidents in Tennessee and the rest of the country. Drivers who are intoxicated or texting on a cell phone put other motorists in immediate danger. These irresponsible drivers can cause great pain to families if they injure...
