Recent Blog Posts
Medical Errors Can Have A Devastating Impact
When people go into a hospital for treatment or trust their provider to provide a service to improve their health, they are not expecting to have to cope with further injury. But in reality, medical errors happen. In fact, they are the third leading cause of fatalities in the United States, surpassed only by… Read More »
Insurance Claims Often Follow Construction Site Injuries
Individuals who work on Tennessee construction sites manage job hazards every day. It is essential contractors, developers, and crews take safety seriously. But even with safety plans in place, injuries due occur. There have been accident injuries to construction workers and to members of the public passing by construction sites. Compensation is possible if… Read More »
A Nashville Mall Or Store Injury And Premise Liability
Everyone slips and falls from time to time. In most instances, individuals are thankfully able to get up and walk away from the event without a major injury. That said, there are times when a person trips or falls in a Tennessee parking lot, shopping mall, or supermarket due to another’s negligence. Commercial property… Read More »
What If The Other Motorist Is Not Insured?
According to Tennessee law, motorists are required to carry insurance. The majority of U.S. states require car insurance in order for individuals to cover losses in the event of an accident, including damage to a person’s vehicle and medical expenses if injuries are sustained as a result of the collision. But just because a… Read More »
Rear Crashes Can Lead To Back Injuries And Concussions
When the front of a car or truck collides with the back of another, it is typically referred to as a rear-end accident. Some of these injuries are minor and individuals involved can walk away from the event and go about their day with a small dent on their vehicle that needs to be… Read More »
What Do After A Multi-Car Crash In Tennessee
You have likely seen car crashes happen while you were driving in and around Nashville. Both small and large crashes can be stressful for drivers and passengers. According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation there were over 175,000 car accidents in Tennessee last year. Some accidents involved one or two vehicles, but other wrecks… Read More »
What Are The Symptoms Of Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) After A Car Accident?
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are a major cause of death and disability in the U.S. TBIs contribute to about 30% of all injury deaths in the country. While traumatic brain injuries are not uncommon in car accidents, slip and fall accidents, and other types of accidents… Read More »
Who Can File A Wrongful Death Lawsuit In Tennessee?
Not all family members of a deceased individual are eligible to file a wrongful death claim in Tennessee. Under Tennessee law, wrongful death refers to a death caused by someone else’s criminal wrongdoing or negligence. If your loved one died due to someone else’s negligent conduct or criminal wrongdoing, consider speaking with an experienced… Read More »
Who Is Liable For A No Contact Motorcycle Accident?
Contrary to popular belief, motorcycle accidents do not always involve collisions between motorcycles and other vehicles. A motorcyclist may crash but have no direct contact with another vehicle. When this happens, this type of crash is called a “no contact” accident. No contact motorcycle accidents are more common than you might think. Even if… Read More »
What’s The Difference Between A Complete And Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury?
Spinal cord injuries are one of the leading types of injuries suffered by people involved in car accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and falls, and other types of accidents. A spinal cord injury may cause paralysis in most of the body and leave the injured party disabled for the rest of their life. Suffering a… Read More »
