A sideswipe accident may not have the heavy impact and high fatality rates common in head-on collisions, but that does not mean these crashes are harmless. Sideswipes can cause severe injuries and costly damage to vehicles, even if they are usually considered “minor” accidents. What Is a Sideswipe Accident? Sideswipe collisions go by many names, …
While municipal vehicles such as ambulances, police cars, garbage trucks, and school buses are just as likely to be involved in an accident as passenger cars, state laws make cases against the at-fault driver more complex. Tennessee laws prevent car accident victims from suing individual drivers who are employed by state or city governments. However, …
Car accidents are alarmingly common in the United States. In fact, over 6 million collisions occur each year. As a result of these collisions, over 2.4 million people sustain injuries and 35,000 are killed. If you are involved in an injury crash, it is important that you know how to act in the aftermath to …
Each state has a minimum requirement for car insurance. In Tennessee, the minimum is $25,000/$50,000 for bodily injury liability and $15,000 for property damage liability. Even though it’s illegal to drive without insurance, according to the Insurance Research Council, more than 14 percent of U.S. drivers are uninsured. If you’ve been involved in an accident caused …
Although road construction is necessary to improve our roads, sometimes those working in construction zones and motorists passing by are actually at risk of being seriously injured or killed. Although workers on the side of the road are vulnerable next to bigger, heavier, and faster moving motor vehicles, the majority of work zone injuries and …
Many times when I have clients who have been involved in a wreck, one of the first things that I want to know is what type of insurance coverage they had on their car. It’s important because we don’t know the full extent of the coverage that the other person that hit you has covering …
This is a very common question asked by most victims injured in car accidents in Tennessee. Understandably, most people want to collect their compensation and put the crash behind them as soon as possible. However, it is in your best interest to understand what is involved in a car accident case because it often directly relates …
Understanding Tennessee’s Seat Belt Law Tennessee law clearly states that all drivers and passengers must wear seat belts. The primary purpose of this law is to prevent severe injuries and reduce the risk of ejection during car accidents. However, there is a unique legal twist in Tennessee: even if you were not wearing your seat …
Car accidents don’t just leave behind broken bones or medical bills — they often cause lasting emotional and psychological trauma. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is one of the most common and serious conditions car crash victims face. If you are struggling with flashbacks, anxiety, or fear after a wreck in Tennessee, you may have the …
Car accidents can turn your life upside down in an instant. Whether it’s a minor fender bender or a serious collision, what you do in the moments and days afterward can significantly affect your ability to recover compensation. Gathering the right evidence immediately after a crash—and doing so within the legal timelines—can make or break …
