A car accident settlement is a formal agreement between the victim and the insurance company to pay your claim for damages. In return for a cash payment, you agree that the settlement is final – that you won’t seek any more money from the defendant’s insurance company. You should never negotiate a settlement on your own. The insurance company for the defendant is not your friend. They want to pay you as little as possible. [...]
In many car accidents where two or more drivers are involved, more than one driver may be responsible for the accident. When there are allegations that two more drivers are partially responsible for a car accident, Tennessee uses the concept of comparative negligence to determine who should be responsible for paying a claim. Multi-vehicle accidents often involve a chain reaction or a series of separate accidents. Our car accident lawyers are skilled at showing what happened [...]
If a mechanic or auto repair business fails to fix brakes that aren’t working, windshield wipers that don’t get rid of the rain, or any other part of your car– you may be able to file a personal injury claim when the failure is the cause of your car accident. You may also be able to file a personal injury claim if the mechanic or car shop failed to conduct routine maintenance. Examples of improper car [...]
Drivers in Tennessee convicted of a DUI-related offense, including driving with a blood alcohol content level of .08 or higher (.04 if the driver is a commercial driver), can be ordered to use an ignition interlock (IID) device for up to one year. A driver may also request to use an IID in order to obtain a restricted license for an offense that wouldn’t normally require an IID; this allows them to drive without geographic restrictions [...]
When motorcycles collide with cars, trucks, other motorcycles, or just the roadway, the riders are usually severely hurt. Often, a motorcycle rider or passenger collides with another vehicle and then strikes the ground. Many riders see their lives flash before their eyes. Motorcyclists often need emergency room care. Many motorcycle accident victims need to be admitted to the hospital for surgeries. Common injuries include broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, paralysis, and traumatic amputations. [...]
Many people are accused of crimes they didn’t commit. The reasons people file false complaints or the police file charges they know they can’t support vary. What doesn’t vary is that if you are accused of committing a crime, whether you committed it or whether you are perfectly innocent, you need to ask to speak to your lawyer. You should not give a statement to the police, because that statement could be used against you. You [...]
Car accidents can cause many different types of chest injuries. The manner of the accident is one contributing factor. Higher-speed accidents, head-on crashes, broadsides, and side-impact collisions can all cause chest injuries. How the driver or passenger reacts is another factor. Drivers who come into contact with the dashboard, steering wheel, or other car occupants are more likely to experience chest trauma. Airbags that deploy after an accident are another known cause of chest injuries. According [...]
While they are both dangerous types of motor vehicle accidents, there are several critical differences between car accidents and truck accidents. Those differences can affect how a case proceeds through negotiations or in trial, and they can certainly affect how a treatment plan proceeds for an injured person. Here are seven of the most important differences between a truck accident and a car accident. 1. The injuries can be far worse in a truck accident [...]
Whether on television, in movies, or in real life, most people have heard the phrase “attorney/client privilege” at some point or another. But what does this term actually mean? Is everything a client says to their attorney protected? Can an attorney ever legally reveal something their client told them? Understanding what attorney/client privilege is and what you can tell your attorney without fear of it being shared with others – including law enforcement, the government, or [...]
Most of us have experienced car accidents like fender benders. But don’t be fooled: even “minor” accidents can cause serious injuries. After all, if the impact was enough to bend your fender, then it was enough to cause you harm. If you’ve been injured in a fender bender, seek medical help immediately and contact an experienced personal injury attorney. What is a fender bender? A fender bender is a term used to describe a automobile [...]
