Common Reasons for Personal Injury Claims in Winter
In the winter, there are many seasonal opportunities for people to injure themselves. However, most of these winter time accidents that cause injuries are preventable. Let’s look at some of the more common winter time mishaps and accidents that cause injuries and lead to lawsuits: Slip and fall accidents . Any time of the year…
Read MoreWho Is Liable for Property Damage Caused by a Stolen Vehicle?
A bizarre scene greeted police officers responding to a report of shots fired in Nashville; a black SUV butted up against a telephone pole in a front yard at the end of a trail of damage. As officers approached the vehicle, three teenage girls jumped out and fled the scene on foot. The girls were…
Read MoreProtecting Yourself on Dangerous Tennessee Roads Like “The Dragon”
Residents of Blount Country and visitors of the Great Smokey Mountain National Park know all too well the dangers of driving on “The Dragon’s Tail.” It’s a stretch of road on US 129 that’s named for it’s tight, winding curves along a very steep drop. The portion of roadway boasts 318 curves along 11 miles.…
Read MoreWalgreens Prescription Price Gouging Is Just Another Effect of Our Flawed Healthcare System
A recent story about an Arizona couple that faced steep prices for much-needed medication is making headlines. Corinne and Ken have been married for 38 years. Their world was recently rocked by Ken’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis. His doctor prescribed cognition medication called Donepezil; the drug helps with mood and memory, but doesn’t slow or stop the…
Read MoreRevolutionary Motorcycle Airbag Jacket Hits the Market But Will It Solve the Biggest Problem
Dianese, an Italian manufacturer of protective wear for motorcycling, mountain biking and downhill skiing announced the creation of a new motorcycle jacket called the Misano 1000. The state-of-the-art jacket includes a built-in airbag and all of the tech necessary to automatically know when to deploy it. The manufacturer isn’t the first to the airbag jacket…
Read MoreTrucking Industry Hit With Massive Insurance Problems
Once you’ve been hit by a reckless truck driver, you expect their insurance company to pay your medical expenses, reimburse your property damage, and compensate you for your pain and suffering. But, what happens when the truck company doesn’t have enough insurance to cover your complete damages? A recent article by the Wall Street Journal…
Read MoreKia Recall: Manufacturer Tells Owners to Park Outside Due to Fire Risk
Kia recalls 71,704 Kia Sportage crossovers in the U.S. due to an electronic control unit can short circuit and lead to a fire. The improper sealing of a wire harness cover used for the hydraulic electronic control unit can allow for moisture to enter the module. If the water is contaminated with road salt, it…
Read MoreKeeping Your Kids Safe in Cars: Tennessee Child Safety Laws
Even when you do everything to keep your child protected, there are still reckless drivers on the loose on Nashville roadways. But knowing and abiding by Tennessee’s child safety laws can help protect you and your kids while you’re on the road. In case you get hit, give your child the best possible chance to…
Read MoreMultiple-Car Accident Caused by Driver Running a Red Light
A five-car crash, resulting from a driver running a red light, wreaked havoc on Antioch Pike in Nashville on October 21st. A reckless driver barreled into a tractor-trailer after ignoring a stop light, and three more cars were hit as a result. Two people were transported to Vanderbilt Hospital and treated for non-life threatening injuries.…
Read MoreGot Stuck with a Needle in a Parking Lot? Retailers Still Don’t Want to Pay
Premises liability cases are based on a principle that dates back to common law; that if a person suffers an injury on someone else’s property, they may be able to file a lawsuit against the property owner to recover damages. In order to meet the basic requirements of a premises liability claim, there is the…
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