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How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Lawyer after a Car Accident?
After a serious car accident, you’re going to have a lot of bills to pay. Maybe you’re thinking you should skip hiring a lawyer, to save you a little money. We would caution against that approach, because it shouldn’t cost you anything up front to hire a car accident attorney. Today, we’re going to break…
Read MoreBreaking Down Your Car Accident Settlement
Breaking Down Your Car Accident Settlement Being in a car accident is bad enough; being injured, and sustaining a lot of property damage, just makes the whole situation worse. One of the questions our Nashville car accident lawyers hear the most often is, “How much money could I get after a car accident?” The truth…
Read MoreUninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage in Tennessee
Imagine this: you’re driving along to your destination, when all of a sudden, another driver runs a red light or a stop sign, and crashes into the side of your vehicle. You’ve sustained an injury, and your car is smashed up. You pull over to exchange insurance information, but the other driver has sped away.…
Read MoreSacroiliac Joint Injuries after a Tennessee Car Accident
After a car crash, many accident victims and medical professionals tend to focus on injuries on the upper spine, like whiplash. However, car accidents can also cause injuries in the lower back, but may get overlooked in the aftermath of everything else. A common lower back injury suffered in car accidents is sacroiliac joint dysfunction.…
Read MoreI Was Hurt in a Crash, but I Wasn’t Wearing A Seat Belt. Can I Claim Damages?
Wearing a seat belt saves lives. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than half of all teenagers and drivers under 40 who died in car crashes in 2016 were not wearing a seat belt. Tennessee statute 55-9-603 requires that drivers, and passengers in the front seat who are four years of…
Read MoreTaking the Car Keys Away from Mom and Dad
When most people think about restricting a person from driving, they think of parents who monitor when their kids should be allowed to drive. After all, teenagers pose many risks to other drivers, passengers, and the public. They are easily distracted by cell phones, playing with the radio, and talking with their friends. They often…
Read MoreMore and More Drivers Are Running Through Red Lights
A new report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reveals that the percentage of drivers who are running through red lights increased 17% between the years 2012 and 2016. In 2016 alone, 811 people died nationwide because someone failed to stop for a red light. The IIHS study also disclosed that more than 50%…
Read MoreTennessee Traffic Laws for Bicyclists
Bicycle riders are required to follow the state traffic laws. When they are on the road, operators and passengers have the same rights and duties as cars, trucks, and other vehicles. Drivers should anticipate, especially on roads with lower speed limits, that bike riders may enter their lanes or crossways. As a practical matter, bicycle…
Read MoreRt. 29 and I-40 Are the Most Dangerous Roads in Tennessee
U.S. Route 129 runs north and south from the North Carolina state line through Knoxville, Tennessee. According to Dangerous Roads, it is one of the most scenic beautiful roads in the country, popular with motorcycle and sports car enthusiasts. The Tennessee portion of the road begins in Deals Gap, runs through the Tennessee River, and…
Read MoreWhy 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…
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