Auto Accident
Can a Wrist Sprain Get Worse?
A common car accident injury is a wrist sprain. Wrist sprains are very uncomfortable, and if left untreated or not treated properly they can lead to chronic pain and additional injury. A wrist sprain affects your daily activities, your ability to work, and the ability to perform tasks around the house. Wrist sprains happen so…
Read MoreHow Can I Maximize My Car Accident Settlement?
Being injured in a Tennessee car accident can change your life in an instant. You might not be able to return to work for months on end, you could require extensive physical therapy, or you might have to undergo surgery to repair your injuries. These bills can pile up, and maximizing your car accident settlement…
Read More2019 Sees Highest Number of TN Traffic Fatalities Since 2007
In one of the deadliest years on the road in recent history, Tennessee lost 1,129 people in traffic accidents in 2019, according to data from the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security. 2019 saw the highest number of traffic deaths since 2007 when there were 1,211 people killed in traffic accidents across the state.…
Read MoreWhat if the Police Report is Wrong?
It happens more often than you might think. You finally get the police report regarding the motor vehicle collision in which you were involved. However, when you read the report, it is wrong! It says you hit the other driver! That isn’t right. You were the one who got hit. What do you do next? How did…
Read MoreWhiplash, Swelling, and Muscle Strain: How Lesser Injuries Can Become Chronic
Car accidents aren’t always cut and dry when it comes to injuries. In the immediate aftermath, with your adrenaline pumping, you might think you haven’t been injured. Not every injury will present itself immediately following an accident. Delayed onset of pain is a serious medical issue that can cause problems for accident victims days and…
Read MoreHow You Can Stay Safe on the Roads This Winter in Tennessee
Though compared to previous years, travel is expected to be much lighter this Black Friday and throughout the holiday season, it will not be without its dangers. On top of keeping an eye out for drunk, distracted, or aggressive drivers, you may also have to keep your eyes on the road – literally. As…
Read MoreRainy and Sleety Fall Weather Wrecks
The autumn season in Nashville is one of the most popular for residents, businesses, and visitors. Why? Between the cooler temperatures and fall foliage, there’s no reason you shouldn’t want to visit for a day, a weekend, a week, or even a whole season. However, autumn also comes with some risks – namely, rainy and…
Read MoreThe Personal Injury Process: Insurance and Injury Victims’ Rights to Fair Recoveries
The roads of Nashville can be dangerous. You might be a very good driver. You might not drive distracted, or drowsy, or drunk, or in inclement weather. But, that doesn’t mean someone around you doesn’t operate their vehicle in that manner. You might think that when you are rear-ended, it should be an open and…
Read MoreWill Medicare Pay for Car Crash Injuries?
If you have Medicare, you can use your Medicare coverage to pay medical expenses resulting from a car accident. The same eligibility applies to Medicaid. However, if you are Medicare recipient, you are required to report the car crash to Medicare regardless of whether you pursue a personal injury claim. The reason is that Medicare…
Read MoreI Was Hit by a Speeding Driver. What Do I Do?
Today it seems commonplace to see drivers whipping past you in the fast lane, sometimes so fast you can’t even figure out how fast they’re going. Even getting pulled over by police and being ticketed typically only slows them down long enough for the patrol car to leave their rearview mirror – until they cause…
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