Recent Blog Posts
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 »
Pedestrian Killed at Crossing Road
An elderly pedestrian was struck and killed while crossing the road to enter his vehicle. The driver stated that he did not see the man, and reports note that it was raining at the time, which may have impacted visibility. No charges have been filed, and there is no mention of whether or not… Read More »
Tennessee Drivers Still Vulnerable in Airbag Recall
A massive recall of airbags in 42 million vehicles in the United States could still impact some drivers. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that 400,000 recalled airbags are still in vehicles in Tennessee alone. These airbags have caused multiple injuries and deaths to drivers and represent a real threat to those who… Read More »
Tennessee Sinkhole Swallows Road
After a massive amount of rain, a sinkhole has opened near a roadway in Tennessee. Approximately half of the width of the road was swallowed in the 30-foot-deep sinkhole. Although crews began working to plug the hole with concrete, additional rain halted their efforts. Ultimately, officials say, the cost for repair will be more… Read More »
Multi-State Police Chase Ends in Tennessee
One man faces serious charges of reckless endangerment and evading arrest due to his decision to keep driving after officers requested he pull over, forcing police to pursue him across state lines. The man drove from Alabama into southern Tennessee. He also swerved toward an officer who had exited his vehicle, endangering the officer’s… Read More »
Six Arrested in Hanging Death
Six men are likely to face charges ranging from wrongful death to murder in the death of a Tennessee man. The man was found shot and hanging from a tree after the men attacked him near his home. He was shot in the leg during his attempt to escape, after which the men pursued… Read More »
Lawsuit Holds Builder Liable for Death
A Tennessee man is suing a builder after his wife was killed in their home during a tornado. The man asserts that the builder did not properly secure their home to its foundation, resulting in the death of his wife and injury of his daughter during the tornado. His suit seeks over $75,000 in… Read More »
Can a Criminal Case Lead to a Civil Claim?
Two men were arrested this week in connection with a Tennessee attempted murder. The vehicle was pulled over in Sleepy Hollow for a traffic violation and the passenger was found to have marijuana in their possession. The driver was later found to be wanted by the Kingsport Police Department for attempted murder. When we… Read More »
