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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 »
Is There a Cap on Recoverable Damages in a Tennessee Personal Injury Case?
Every person has the right to be free from injury caused by another. If you have been injured due to the carelessness of another person, you have a right to file a lawsuit against them. You also have the right to require compensation for the injuries you have suffered. Personal injury Any injury caused… Read More »
Injured by a Driverless Vehicle – Can You Get Compensated?
The world is moving on. Driverless vehicles are all over the news and soon, they’ll be coming to a road near you. Tech giants like Apple and Google have already invested heavily in their development. And with these companies also developing and testing driverless freight trucks, accidents are no more a case of if… Read More »
