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Can a Passenger Be Held Liable for a Drunk Driving Accident if They Knew the Driver Was Impaired?
Typically, when a drunk driver causes a car accident, they will be solely responsible for the resulting damages and injuries. In fact, in some cases, an impaired motorist may even be ordered to pay punitive damages to the victim. But what about a passenger’s liability? Can a passenger be held liable for the crash… Read More »
Who’s at Fault if You Got Hit by a Vehicle While Getting Out of Your Car?
There is always the risk of being hit by another car, even if you are sitting in your parked vehicle or are getting out of your car. Unfortunately, not all motorists are careful when driving close to parked cars or vehicles stopped on the shoulder of the road. Regardless of whether the driver who… Read More »
What Are the Long-Term Effects of a Traumatic Brain Injury?
Typically, a person who sustains a traumatic brain injury in a car accident or any other accident is entitled to higher personal injury settlement amounts compared to those with less severe injuries. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) entail serious consequences and long-term effects, which is why TBIs are associated with sizable settlements for victims. A… Read More »
How to Seek Compensation for Your Construction Accident Injury in Tennessee?
Each day, dozens of construction workers are injured on the job across the United States. The construction industry is arguably the most dangerous industry in which workers are more susceptible to injury. As a law firm with experience in handling workers’ compensation claims and third-party construction accident claims in Tennessee, Calhoun Law, PLC, can… Read More »
How to Obtain Compensation in Hit-and-Run Car Accidents in Tennessee?
Sometimes, drivers who cause auto accidents decide to flee the scene of the crash. Collisions in which at-fault drivers flee the scene are classified as “hit-and-run” crashes. If you were injured in a hit-and-run accident, it is vital to consult with an experienced Nashville car accident lawyer in Nashville to get the compensation you… Read More »
Can Pedestrians Be at Fault in Accidents When Being Hit by Vehicles?
When there is a bicycle or pedestrian accident, most people generally assume that the car driver was to blame for the collision. It is true that motorists are responsible for a large percentage of crashes involving pedestrians. However, in some cases, pedestrians can also be at fault. If you are a car driver who… Read More »
Liability in Skydiving Accidents in Nashville, Tennessee
It is true that skydiving fatalities are very rare, and yet the risk of injury can be quite high, especially if the skydiver is not experienced enough or their equipment is faulty. Skydivers and paragliders are exposed to the risk of spinal cord injury and other severe injuries. When a skydiving accident occurs, and… Read More »
What is the Nashville Police Department’s Hot Pursuit Policy?
Three people, including a teenager, were killed during a hot pursuit in Dyersburg, Tennessee. The fatal police chase highlights the dangers of hot pursuits in the state of Tennessee. As reported by Fox 13 Memphis, three persons were killed and another person was injured when a hot pursuit led to an auto accident in… Read More »
Can You Sue a Grocery Store in Tennessee for a Slip and Fall Accident?
Tennessee’s premises liability law requires owners of grocery stores – and other commercial properties, for that matter – to keep their premises free of any hazards. When a grocery store fails to keep its premises reasonably safe for shoppers and visitors, it can be held liable for the injured party’s damages. While slip and… Read More »
Who’s at Fault in Single-Vehicle Accidents in Tennessee?
Not all motor vehicle collisions involve two or more cars. Sometimes, just one vehicle is enough to cause a devastating car crash. When a single-vehicle accident happens, the occupants of the vehicle that went off the road or crashed into a fixed object such as a tree are wondering, “Will I be able to… Read More »
