Car Accident

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…

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…

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…

Whether you’re moving across the country or across town, U-Haul trucks can make it far easier to get your home moved in fewer trips. That’s why you see so many on Tennessee roads. However, one of the dangers of U-Haul trucks is that they are typically driven by those who are used to driving their…

Not all vehicle accidents are created equal. There’s a big difference between an accident involving two similarly-sized passenger vehicles, an accident involving a passenger vehicle and a tractor-trailer, and an accident between a motorcycle and any other vehicle. Even within each type of collision, both parties can fare very differently. In the example of a…

In Tennessee, drivers are required to carry car insurance. The minimum requirements include $25,000 for each injury or death per crash, $50,000 total per crash, and $25,000 for property damage per accident. Of course, this doesn’t stop some drivers from operating their vehicles without car insurance. If the police find out that they do not…

The quick answer is the Uber and Lyft operators in Tennessee are not eligible for workers’ compensation. If another driver is at fault for their accident, operators can file a personal injury claim against the responsible driver. Regardless of fault, operators who use Uber or Lyft’s Optional Injury Protection can receive payment of their medical…

Car accidents are stressful. One second, everything is normal. The next, you’re dealing with a wrecked car, possible injuries, and a whirlwind of phone calls. Then, out of nowhere, the other driver’s insurance company calls you. Should you answer? Should you talk to them? Before you say anything, you might want to consult with a…

It’s one of the most frustrating situations on the road – a hit-and-run accident. Not only are you left dealing with the damage, but the person responsible is nowhere to be found. If this happens to you, you’re probably wondering what comes next. How do authorities track down someone who fled the scene? And how…

Our lives are becoming increasingly “automated.” From smart homes to smart cars, we rely on technology more than ever to make our lives easier and, above all—keep us safe. But these technologies aren’t infallible. As the number of autonomous vehicles on the road rises, so does the number of accidents associated with them. In fact,…