When a Car Accident Leads to a Pulmonary Embolism

You walk away from the crash. Bruised. Shaken. Maybe a little sore. But alive. A week goes by. Then another. Out of nowhere, you are struggling to breathe. There is a strange pain in your chest. Maybe some swelling in your leg. You chalk it up to the accident. Just healing, right? Maybe not. What…

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Shoulder Pain After a Car Accident: Injuries & Symptoms

Getting into a car accident is traumatic, and not all the injuries show up right away. It takes time for injuries sustained in a vehicle collision to manifest, adding to the trauma of the experience. You could be fine right after, but then, out of nowhere, your shoulder starts to hurt. Either immediate or delayed…

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Common Causes of Car Fires in Car Accidents

Car accidents. They are scary enough, but when you add a fire into the mix, things can go from bad to worse. You are probably wondering: “How does this happen?” It is a valid question. And if your car caught on fire after an accident, you are not alone in wondering what went wrong –…

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Understanding Whiplash Symptoms After a Car Accident

Car accidents happen fast. Before you can process what just happened, you may start feeling the pain. If you have been rear-ended, you might not notice it right away. In a few hours or a day, it could get even worse. That stiff, aching feeling in your neck? It is likely whiplash after a car…

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What is the Hit-and-Run Investigation Process?

A hit-and-run accident can be a terrifying experience. You may be left shaken, injured, and without answers. The person responsible does not stop to help or even leave their information. What follows next? What steps are involved in investigating a hit-and-run? What is your next move? Here, we will walk through how police investigate hit-and-run…

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What is the Tennessee Slow Poke Law?

The Tennessee Slow Poke Law prevents motorists from traveling in a highway’s left lane unless they are passing a vehicle. In doing so, the law helps keep traffic moving smoothly on state highways. If you drive a car in Tennessee, you must comply with the state’s Slow Poke Law. Failure to do so can put…

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What are Tennessee’s Car Insurance Requirements?

What are Tennessee's Car Insurance Requirements?

Tennessee’s car insurance requirements include minimum limits. If you own and drive a car in the state and are uninsured, you are breaking the law. You could receive a fine, driver’s license suspension, and other penalties if you are found driving a car without insurance. If you cause an accident and are uninsured, you can…

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Can I Reopen My Personal Injury or Car Accident Claim in Tennessee?

After resolving a personal injury case, whether through a settlement, arbitration, jury verdict, or other outcome, you might wonder, “Can I reopen a personal injury case?” Generally speaking, the answer to the question is no. Settlements or verdicts serve as the formal – and final – resolution to a legal dispute. There are, however, a few…

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