Recent Blog Posts
What is Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana?
Jayona Brown, now age 18, is facing charges in the death of a police officer from Nashville after she crashed into the patrol car he was driving. The latest report is that Brown had traces of marijuana in her system. She faces charges of vehicular manslaughter and several other charges. No other impairments were… Read More »
Road Construction Hazards and Car Accidents
When you enter a construction zone, you see the signs saying to watch out for workers. Construction workers face a special hazard when working. They are susceptible to speeding or distracted drivers who may not see them or be able to react in time to prevent an accident. However, construction zones aren’t just a… Read More »
Who Is Liable for Accidents Involving Large Animals?
Your instinct when you spot a large animal in the road may be to swerve. However, the safer course of action is to slow down, giving the animal time to move out of your path and increasing the time you have to steer away from the animal. Other basic safety precautions can help to… Read More »
Personal Injury Awards and Taxes – What You Need to Know
As you pursue a personal injury case, your focus will initially be on simply recovering funds to cover your medical expenses. However, once you’re awarded compensation, you may begin to worry that taxes will eat into your award amount. Although Tennessee does not have a state income tax, and the law on interest taxing… Read More »
Be Sure Your Head is in the Right Place When Driving
You know that there are certain things that you need to stay focused on when you get behind the wheel. You should always wear your seatbelt, obey the speed limit, reduce your distractions, and never drive while impaired. However, there is another trait that many people forget to focus on when it comes to… Read More »
Can Seatbelt Use Impact Your Car Accident Claim?
A woman died in a car accident in Madison County after the Nissan Maxima she was a passenger in struck a Ford Mustang. Summer Walden, age 40, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash and was not wearing a seatbelt. Both the other passenger and the driver in the Nissan were taken… Read More »
Extreme Fun or Accident Waiting to Happen?
Tennessee is home to more than a dozen amusement parks and water parks. Particularly popular for summer fun, these parks offer thrilling rides, entertainment, and the cooling effect of splashing in the water. However, this fun can come at a cost. The speeds and heights of some amusement park rides present some dangers to… Read More »
Tennessee Becomes “Hands Free”
Beginning on July 1, 2019, Tennessee drivers will not be allowed to touch their phones for any reason while driving. Instead, drivers wishing to use technology to call, text, or even listen to music, will have to go hands free. The new law is not a ban on technology, though. Smart watches, Bluetooth-enabled radios,… Read More »
Personal Injury Claims and Emotional Distress Damages
If you’ve been injured in an accident of any kind and are pursuing a personal injury claim, you can choose to include a number of different things in your compensation, including: Medical expenses Cost to repair or replace any damaged personal property Pain and suffering Loss of enjoyment Emotional distress This compensation is referred… Read More »
Jury Trials and Defective Product Lawsuits
It is never pleasant to purchase a product only to find that it does not work as intended. This frustration is compounded when the product causes you injury or property damage. In this situation, a personal injury product liability case may be filed in order to help you to pay for the expenses related… Read More »
