Brain Injuries Caused by Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrians are uniquely at risk of injury in a collision. Without the protection of a steel cage or airbags enjoyed by drivers—or even helmets used by bikers—people on foot can suffer injuries to every part of their bodies. While people on foot can suffer broken bones, internal injuries, and other trauma in a crash, some …
Whiplash Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
The most common injury you can sustain in a car accident is whiplash. Even the slightest fender bender can produce enough force to throw your head forward and injure your neck. Although many people believe that any neck injury caused by a collision is considered whiplash, this isn’t the case. Whiplash is a very distinctive …
Types and Causes of Brain Injuries After an Accident
When an accident causes broken bones and torn ligaments, victims have the benefit of knowing that their injuries will likely heal with time. Unfortunately, a victim who suffers a head injury cannot rely on the same assurances, since no two brain injuries are the same. Even when a head injury is minor, physicians may not …
Tips for Negotiating an Injury Claim With an Insurer
Just like any other business, insurance companies are out to make money; pure and simple. They may claim to have your best interests at heart, but your welfare is a distant second to profit. As a result, dealing with insurance companies after an accident can be almost as devastating as the accident itself. Whether or …
Texting and Cell Phone Use Laws in Tennessee
Distracted driving is a common hazard on roads nationwide, but Tennessee drivers are at particular risk of being injured in these kinds of crashes. A recent study identified Tennessee as having the highest rate of distracted driving deaths in the nation, suffering nearly five times the national average of collisions due to distraction. In 2018, …
Leading Bicycle Accident Injuries for Tennessee Riders
Bicycle riding is a healthy way for adults to stay fit, relieve stress, and even avoid high gas prices on daily commutes. Unfortunately, there are many dangers threatening bikers of all ages as they ride on wooded trails and busy city streets. In this article, we explore the most likely injuries in bike accidents and …
Forms of Distracted Driving in Tennessee
Nearly every driver has engaged in some form of distracted driving at one time or another. A quick text response, turning around to speak to a passenger—any action that takes focus off the wheel has the potential to cause severe injuries. Distracted driving causes thousands of deaths and hundreds of thousands of accidents every year, …
Common Causes of Tennessee Truck Accidents
Tennessee is one of the deadliest states for truck crashes in the country, with more than 12,000 car wrecks involving large commercial vehicles in the state in 2020. One in every 14 accidents and one in every six crash fatalities involved trucks. Our Tennesse Truck Accident Lawyers located in Franklin and Murfreesboro, TN, regularly represent victims of these accidents, and we know …
Commercial Truck Driver Mistakes That Endanger Motorists
When driving near semi-trucks, there’s an inevitable moment when you slightly tighten your muscles and hold your breath. Why? Because motorists know that trucks and truck drivers present numerous risks for those around them. In addition to the overwhelming size of trailer trucks compared to other vehicles, semis have been known to tip over, jackknife, and …
Child Car Accident Injury Risks and Protection
Every 34 seconds, an auto accident involving a child thirteen years old or younger occurs in the United States. In 2014, over 122,000 children were seriously injured, 602 fatally, in car accidents. These injuries and deaths occurred as a combination of collision forces and lack of proper restraints. Risks of Improper Restraint of Children Babies …
Contingency Fees Explained: How Lawyers Get Paid Without You Paying First
Most personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, meaning they only get paid if they win your case. If the case is lost, the lawyer receives no payment and does not get reimbursed for expenses or fees. This fee structure is client-friendly because: Standard Fee Percentages Typical contingency fees in personal injury cases …
Compensation After a Pedestrian Accident in Nashville
Every day in Nashville, pedestrians share the roads with cars, trucks, buses, and rideshare vehicles. Whether walking downtown, crossing Broadway, or navigating intersections near Vanderbilt or East Nashville, people on foot are especially vulnerable when drivers fail to pay attention. If you were injured in a pedestrian accident, you may be entitled to financial compensation …
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