Distracted Driving: Proving Fault After a Texting Crash
Are you familiar with the slogan “Hands Free Tennessee?” This motto was developed to help Tennesseans increase their awareness of the state’s hands-free driving laws in order to enhance safety on our local roadways. But what happens when someone violates these laws and causes a crash by texting and driving? Distracted driving remains one of…
Read MoreMental Health Injuries: Can You Get Workers’ Comp for Stress or PTSD?
Recent statistics indicate that over 250,000 Tennesseans experience serious mental illness each year. Given the well-recognized fact that mental health conditions tend to be underdiagnosed and systemically overlooked, it’s likely that the actual number of community members impacted by mental illness is much, much higher. Mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, and PTSD can seriously…
Read MoreLiability in Tennessee Multi-Car Pileups
Multi-car pileups are some of the most dangerous crashes that take place on traffic-laden streets and highways, as these crashes often result in multiple injuries and extensive property damage. Beyond the dangers they pose, these crashes also raise complicated legal questions about who should be held accountable and to what extent. Here’s a quick look…
Read MoreTennessee Statute of Limitations for Defective Product Injuries
When you’re injured by a defective product in Tennessee, time is not on your side. Our state has one of the shortest statutes of limitations in the country for defective product claims. That means that as soon as you are injured, you should start thinking about your next steps and legal options. Waiting too long…
Read MoreSummer Heat Injuries and Outdoor Work Hazards
Tennessee summers are known for being brutal. Those who work outside face sweltering heat, humidity that’s impossible to escape, and intense sun. These factors can make every shift dangerous for those who regularly work outside, including construction workers, landscapers, road crews, and farmhands. Without the right precautions and sufficient hydration, those who work outside run…
Read MoreNursing Home Abuse vs. Neglect: What’s the Legal Difference?
When families choose a nursing home for their loved one, they trust that facility to give their loved one dignity, safety, and compassion. Unfortunately, a growing number of facilities fail to live up to those standards. Residents suffer preventable harm at the hands of indifferent or outright cruel care providers, facility administrators determined to maximize…
Read MoreInjuries at AirBnB or Short-Term Rentals: Who’s Responsible?
Booking a short-term rental through platforms like VRBO and Airbnb may seem like a convenient way to relax, escape from the demands of daily life, and get more space to yourself. But what happens when your vacation takes a left turn and leaves you seriously injured? Short-term rentals have exploded in popularity in recent years,…
Read MoreTraumatic Brain Injury: Long-Term Costs and Recovery
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a head injury caused by an external force, typically an impact. It can range from a mild concussion to severe brain damage. Because it affects brain function, it is not just a physical injury. It also affects the victim’s daily life and independence. Common causes and symptoms of TBIs…
Read MoreAvoiding ATV & Off-Road Vehicle Injuries This Summer
Summer brings a spike in ATV and off-road accidents for a very simple reason. People spend more time outdoors during the summer, and that means more riders. The most common causes of these accidents are similar to the causes of ordinary on-road traffic accidents–speeding, inexperienced driving and intoxication. Other important causes of off-road accidents are…
Read MoreHoliday Travel Accidents: Top 5 Legal Steps to Take
Travel spikes over the holidays–Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, even Memorial Day. This means increased traffic and, in many cases, increased weather-related hazards. It also means highways full of fatigued, distracted, and impaired drivers. In short, highways during the holidays require you to navigate high-risk conditions that can lead to serious traffic accidents. Below is a…
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