Auto Accident

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,…

After a car accident, your first thought might be to check for broken bones, bruises, or bleeding. However, even if you walk away without a scratch, your body could still be suffering from something much harder to see: shock. If you have watched a medical drama or even seen a movie where first responders show…

On average, there are over 100 car accidents on Tennessee’s roadways every day, according to the Department of Safety & Homeland Security. Whether you are dealing with a minor fender-bender or something more serious, it is important to know what steps to take for your safety (and that of your passengers and anyone else involved…

When people see car accident photos, they tend to base their judgment of it on how badly the cars are damaged. However, once you understand how crumple zones work, you will see how a badly damaged car can actually be a good thing for the people inside of it. A well-designed car will protect you…

You paid for car insurance specifically to protect yourself if you were to cause an accident—so why are you now being served with lawsuit papers? Does car insurance cover if someone sues you? When someone causes a car accident, car insurance almost always is the party that ultimately pays out any settlement or jury award.…

Any car crash is stressful, whether it involves just one car or many. No matter what the outcome is from your car accident, you need to take certain steps to protect yourself, even if the crash was not your fault. We understand that you might be tempted to leave the scene of a crash if…