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Hundreds of Grams of Drugs Found in Nashville Home
A Nashville man is facing drug and gun charges after police found hundreds of grams of drugs when they searched a Nashville apartment complex. He had previously been convicted of a felony and will be facing additional charges. Police seized 178 g of marijuana, 11 ecstasy pills, 83 g of cocaine, 39 different types… Read More »
Construction-Related Fatalities on the Rise in Tennessee
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has reported that 87 construction-related fatalities occurred in the first quarter of 2018. In Tennessee, the statistics are just as alarming. Jobs in construction, maintenance, and natural resources are the most likely to lead to fatalities. According to the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, workers in these… Read More »
Who is Responsible for Damages and Injuries Caused by a Drunk Driver?
A woman who nearly died at the hands of a drunk driver in 2016 says she’s angry that the man that was responsible for nearly killing her isn’t going to spend enough time in jail. The woman was on her way to have dinner with her fiancé when she was hit by a drunk… Read More »
What You Need to Know If You’ve Been in a Motorcycle Accident
Officials with the Tennessee Highway Patrol identified the woman who died in a motorcycle crash along Highway 36 in Washington County. The woman was a 32-year-old Telford, Tenn., resident. She was a passenger on a motorcycle that struck a truck that was pulling a trailer. The driver of the motorcycle was taken to the… Read More »
Federal Judge Dismisses Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Bradley County
A federal judge dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit against a Bradley County Sheriff’s Office deputy and the department that stemmed from an incident in July 2015. Judge Curtis Collier found that the deputies actions were reasonable when the deputy says she came home for a lunch break around 2 a.m. and found a man… Read More »
You May Be Eligible for Compensation If You Were Involved in a Hit and Run Accident
Two Nashville women were left injured after a hit and run accident on a recent Sunday evening. Metro Nashville Police Officers responded to the crash where preliminary reports show the women were riding scooters when a black Lexus struck them in the intersection before continuing on down the road. Witnesses believe the Lexus is… Read More »
What Tennessee’s Liability Insurance Coverage Limits Mean to You
In January 2017, Tennessee state law changed the way that law enforcement verified if a driver had liability insurance coverage. Drivers who fail to have the required coverage are now subject to the possibility of losing their vehicle registration and a greater risk of increased fines. Underinsured drivers could also be subject to a… Read More »
What to Do If You or a Loved One Has Suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury
Our brains are astonishingly complex. That one organ controls every single action in our body; everything from blinking and breathing to personality and memory. Consequently, if our brain is injured it can be devastating to our ability to perform and function at a normal level. What Causes a Traumatic Brain Injury A traumatic brain… Read More »
Whаt Tо Do If Injurеd In A Biсусlе Aссidеnt In Nаѕhvillе
The Tennessee Traffic and Safety Commission reported that more than 250 bicyclists were injured and four bicyclists lost their lives in accidents in 2012. If you find yourself involved in a collision with a motorist while operating a bicycle, there are some important steps you should take after the collision to protect your legal… Read More »
Injurеd Bу A Cоnѕumеr Prоduсt? Understanding Nashville Product Liability Law
You read about the stories. A child loses their life due to a defective crib. A teenager is seriously injured because the airbag in their vehicle failed to deploy in a collision. A parent is harmed when a lawnmower suddenly catches fire and explodes. These are all examples of consumer product injuries and can… Read More »
