Auto Accident

In 2025, over 24,000 reported car accidents in Davidson County resulted in property damage, injuries, and – in some cases – death. The uncertainty that often follows these kinds of crashes can be a major source of stress and frustration for accident survivors, particularly as confusion mounts about their legal and financial obligations. In Tennessee,…

In most types of accidents in Tennessee, victims can recover damages even if they are partially responsible for the accident – provided their share of responsibility is less than 50 percent. The ability to recover partial damages applies to most types of accidents, including: Car, truck, motorcycle, Uber, Lyft, bus, and other types of vehicle…

Spinal injuries take many forms, including fractured vertebrae, slipped or herniated discs, and sometimes direct spinal cord damage that impacts nerve function. While anyone can experience a serious back or neck injury in a fall or accident, these problems often have more severe consequences for older adults. Why spinal injuries can be more serious in…

The brain relies completely on oxygen to function, and even a short period without enough oxygen can become an immediate medical emergency. When oxygen flow to the brain is interrupted, brain cells begin to die, and lasting damage can occur. For anyone dealing with brain injuries because of incidents such as near-drowning, choking, birth-related injuries,…

Getting rear-ended is unfortunately something that many people in Tennessee have gone through or will go through. These accidents are sometimes minor, but they can be more severe than people realize. When that is the case, victims need to understand how they get their injuries and losses paid for. If you are confused or have…

Being in a car accident in a car you own outright is bad enough. When you still owe money on the car, it adds insult to injury. What happens now? How will insurance payments affect your car loan, and what do you do with a vehicle you cannot drive? This is an incredibly stressful situation,…

Being hit by another driver while you are taking every precaution and driving as safely as possible is aggravating. But when you are uninsured, it may be even more dangerous. If you have been injured in a car accident, only to realize that your insurance lapsed, you may be wondering what your legal options and…

Every car accident is stressful, but hit-and-runs add a whole new layer of stress and overwhelm the chaos. When someone hits you and flees the scene, they are both breaking the law and breaking the basic rules we follow in society. You are left with a damaged vehicle, injuries, an incomplete police report, and no…

Just imagine the following: you are driving on a busy street and then, suddenly, another car backs right into your vehicle. You step out of the car and talk to the other driver. This driver says they have no car insurance. And, because of this, you worry that recovering compensation will be more difficult than…

A car accident can leave more than dents. It can stay with you for years to come in the form of points on your driving record and higher insurance rates. In Tennessee, getting into a crash can make it hard to get or keep a driver’s license. The effects depend on who was to blame,…