Summers, Rufolo & Rodgers, P.C.

06/17/2026

Commercial truck traffic is a daily reality on Chattanooga roads, but when a truck accident happens, determining who is responsible can be far more complex than a typical car crash. Learn how liability is determined in truck accident cases and what steps you can take after an injury. Read more on our website or contact Summers, Rufolo & Rodgers, P.C. today for guidance.

🔗 https://www.summersfirm.com/2026/04/how-common-are-truck-accidents-in-chattanooga-and-who-is-responsible/

06/11/2026

We’re officially halfway through 2026, but it’s never too late to address the injuries that can’t always be seen.

June is PTSD Awareness Month, a reminder that the effects of a traumatic event can last long after physical injuries have healed. Whether you've been hurt in a car accident, a workplace accident, or another serious injury incident, recovery is often about more than broken bones and medical treatment.

Research shows that approximately 1 in 5 seriously injured trauma survivors experience PTSD symptoms a year after their injury. Anxiety, flashbacks, sleep disturbances, and other emotional challenges can affect every aspect of a person's life, yet these injuries are often overlooked because they aren't visible.

At our firm, we understand that the impact of an injury extends beyond what can be seen on an X-ray. If you've been injured in a car accident or on the job, it's important to recognize and address both the physical and emotional effects of your injuries.

Your recovery matters—both physically and mentally.

06/10/2026

Proud to represent IBEW Local 175 and UA Local 43 Steamfitters and Pipefitters.

Congratulations on this achievement!

06/09/2026

Happy Birthday to our office manager, problem-solver, jack-of-all-trades, and the guy who somehow keeps everything running smoothly around the office!

Today we're celebrating Nick Walker, whose hard work, dedication, and willingness to tackle just about anything make him an invaluable part of our team. Whether it's managing the office, helping clients, fixing unexpected problems, or stepping in wherever he's needed, he does it all with a positive attitude and a great sense of humor.

We're grateful for everything you do and hope your day is filled with well-deserved appreciation, laughter, and celebration.

Please join us in wishing Nick a very Happy Birthday! 🎉🎂

06/04/2026

UAW Volkswagen Local 42

Workers at Schnellecke Logistics voted by a 2-1 margin in a National Labor Relations Board election to form a union with the United Auto Workers, marking a majo

06/04/2026

A mesothelioma diagnosis can come as a shock decades after asbestos exposure, but this delayed onset is more common than many families realize. Learn why asbestos-related illnesses often develop years later and what legal options may still be available for affected individuals and their loved ones.

Contact Summers, Rufolo & Rodgers, P.C. or visit our website to learn more.

🔗https://www.summersfirm.com/2026/04/why-mesothelioma-diagnoses-still-happen-decades-after-asbestos-exposure/

06/03/2026

Safer workplaces don't happen by accident—they happen when workers have a voice.

According to the AFL-CIO, 15 states rank among the top 20 for both union membership and the lowest rates of workplace fatalities. The connection is clear: when workers stand together, they are better equipped to advocate for safer conditions, proper training, and stronger enforcement of workplace safety standards.

Every worker deserves to return home safely at the end of the day. Unions help make that possible by empowering workers to speak up, report hazards, and hold employers accountable.

Workplace safety is a right—not a privilege.

05/28/2026

Today, we are proud to celebrate a very special milestone — the 85th birthday of Jerry Summers. 🎉

Jerry’s vision, dedication, and lifelong commitment to justice laid the foundation for everything our firm stands for today. His leadership has shaped not only our practice, but also the lives of countless clients, families, and members of our community.

We are deeply grateful for the example he continues to set — one rooted in integrity, hard work, and unwavering service to others.

Please join us in wishing Jerry Summers a very happy 85th birthday. 🎂

05/27/2026

⚠️ Workplace chemical exposure is more common—and more dangerous—than many workers realize.

According to the AFL-CIO’s Death on the Job report, occupational diseases caused by workplace chemical exposure are responsible for more than 50,000 deaths and 190,000 illnesses each year, including cancers, lung disease, nerve damage, reproductive harm, and other serious health conditions. Many of these risks are preventable with proper safeguards, training, and employer accountability.

No worker should have to choose between earning a paycheck and protecting their health.

If you believe you’ve been exposed to hazardous chemicals at work—or your employer failed to provide a safe workplace—you may have legal rights.