Category Archives: Car Accidents
Are Car Accident Settlements Classified as Income in Tennessee?
Following a car crash, victims look forward to receiving their settlement check from an insurance company to be able to pay their medical bills and cover other expenses. If the victim had to take time off work or is unable to earn a living after the accident, receiving the settlement check would feel like… Read More »
Who’s Liable in a WeGo Bus Accident in Nashville?
Because buses can carry dozens of passengers at a time, a bus crash can cause devastating injuries to multiple persons both inside and outside the vehicle. Victims of bus accidents may be drivers and passengers in other vehicles, bus passengers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and others. Many commuters in Nashville opt for WeGo buses as a… Read More »
Dram Shop Law in Tennessee: When Can You Sue a Bar, Social Host, or Retailer?
Seeking compensation after a DUI accident in Nashville or other parts of Tennessee can be a frustrating experience, especially if the drunk driver who hit you has not enough insurance coverage (or worse, no auto insurance whatsoever). Victims of drunk driving accidents in Tennessee can also bring a claim against the establishment that sold… Read More »
When to Return to Work After a Car Accident in Tennessee
A victim of a car accident in Nashville or elsewhere in Tennessee may wonder, “How long should I take off work after the crash?” The question, “When can I return to work after a vehicle crash?” often comes up because a victim wants to return to their regular routine as soon as possible. However,… Read More »
Over 1,000 People Have Died in Tennessee Traffic Accidents So Far This Year
Over 1,000 people have died on Tennessee roads so far in Tennessee this year. As of Monday, December 17, there have been 1,014 people that have died as a result of a traffic accidents. This number is up 30 deaths from this time last year. This increase has occurred in the second half of… Read More »
SUV Collides with School Bus
Wintry weather, in the form of a frost-covered windshield, may have contributed to a startling wreck in Signal Mountain. A school bus was stopped when the driver of an SUV hit the bus head-on. Although the investigation is still underway, officers say it is likely that fault will be assigned to the driver of… Read More »
Tennessee 14 Car Pile Up Kills One and Blocks Roadways for Hours
A recent multi-vehicle accident on Stateline Road and Germantown Road caused major delays in traffic and killed one person. At least 14 vehicles were said to be involved in the crash according to a tweet from the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office. The crash is still under investigation. Multi-Car Accidents Exceptionally Dangerous Accidents involving multiple… 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 »
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 »
