Auto Accident
Why Does the Hospital Want My Car Insurance Information?
When you’re hurt in a wreck and go to the hospital, chances are the intake people will want to know if you have car insurance, or they’ll want to know the information about the car that hit you. The reason they want this information is because they want to make a claim against your medical…
Read MoreWinter Weather Driving Tips in Tennessee
While Tennessee has a warmer climate than many states, there are many days when the temperature dips below freezing. There are days when it snows or the roads and bridges freeze. Preparation and preventive driving can help prevent car accidents and help you survive an accident if it happens. Consider the following safety tips before…
Read MoreMandatory Arbitration of Tennessee Insurance Disputes
There’s been a lot of discussion about arbitration clauses in the news lately. The sum of it is, most of the time, policyholders get the short end of the stick when it comes to these clauses, because they deny you your right to a fair trial. We wanted to talk a little bit about them…
Read MoreWhiplash Injuries Caused by Rear End and Other Accidents
A whiplash injury occurs when the head and neck quickly move backward and then forward again, putting extreme stress on the cervical spine. One of the most common causes of whiplash is a rear-end car accident. There are some other possible causes, such as an assault. Whiplash is more formally known as cervical acceleration-deceleration (CAD)…
Read MoreDrunk Driver Crashes into a Home, Causing the Death of 71-Year-Old Woman
On a fateful night in August 2016, Bobbie Ann Lafollette, 71, sat on her condo’s living room sofa in River Plantation, TN. Suddenly, Michael Harris, 28, crashed his car into Lafollette’s home, killing her instantly. Harris ran from the scene, leaving his car lodged inside the woman’s home. Police eventually caught up with Harris, who…
Read MoreThis is What Can Happen to Your Brain in a Car Accident When You Hit Your Head
Motor vehicle accidents are one of the most common causes of traumatic brain injury in the United States. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that TBI is a major cause of death and disability in the United States, and TBI’s contribute to about 30% of all injury deaths. The long-term effects…
Read MoreTypes of Evidence that Can Help Your Tennessee Car Accident Claim
Every car crash case is won or lost based on how convincing the evidence is. The better the evidence, the more money you are likely to get. Obtaining sufficient evidence involves sending investigators to speak with witnesses, reviewing police reports, and making a thorough study of the accident scene. A qualified Nashville car accident attorney…
Read MoreTwo Tennessee Drivers Injured in a Head-On Crash on Highway 25/70
The Standard Bearer reported on March 16, 2017, that two people were hurt when three vehicles crashed on Highway 25/70 in Piedmont, Tennessee. The accident happened near Jasper Jones Auto Salvage Yard. The Tennessee Highway Patrol was called in to clear traffic and investigate the accident. The investigation revealed the following facts: A 41-year-old male…
Read MoreCommon 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…
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