Auto Accident
Types of Evidence that Can Help Your Tennessee Car Accident Claim
Every car crash case is won or lost based on how convincing the evidence is. The better the evidence, the more money you are likely to get. Obtaining sufficient evidence involves sending investigators to speak with witnesses, reviewing police reports, and making a thorough study of the accident scene. A qualified Nashville car accident attorney…
Read MoreTwo Tennessee Drivers Injured in a Head-On Crash on Highway 25/70
The Standard Bearer reported on March 16, 2017, that two people were hurt when three vehicles crashed on Highway 25/70 in Piedmont, Tennessee. The accident happened near Jasper Jones Auto Salvage Yard. The Tennessee Highway Patrol was called in to clear traffic and investigate the accident. The investigation revealed the following facts: A 41-year-old male…
Read MoreComparative Negligence in Tennessee Car Crashes
Before any injured car accident victim or any family of a deceased victim can collect damages for pain and suffering, lost wages, and medical expenses, it is necessary to prove someone else caused the accident. In most cases, the driver is the one at fault. Often, the owners of the vehicle will also be sued…
Read MoreCommon Reasons for Personal Injury Claims in Winter
In the winter, there are many seasonal opportunities for people to injure themselves. However, most of these winter time accidents that cause injuries are preventable. Let’s look at some of the more common winter time mishaps and accidents that cause injuries and lead to lawsuits: Slip and fall accidents . Any time of the year…
Read MoreWho Is Liable for Property Damage Caused by a Stolen Vehicle?
A bizarre scene greeted police officers responding to a report of shots fired in Nashville; a black SUV butted up against a telephone pole in a front yard at the end of a trail of damage. As officers approached the vehicle, three teenage girls jumped out and fled the scene on foot. The girls were…
Read MoreProtecting Yourself on Dangerous Tennessee Roads Like “The Dragon”
Residents of Blount Country and visitors of the Great Smokey Mountain National Park know all too well the dangers of driving on “The Dragon’s Tail.” It’s a stretch of road on US 129 that’s named for it’s tight, winding curves along a very steep drop. The portion of roadway boasts 318 curves along 11 miles.…
Read MoreRevolutionary Motorcycle Airbag Jacket Hits the Market But Will It Solve the Biggest Problem
Dianese, an Italian manufacturer of protective wear for motorcycling, mountain biking and downhill skiing announced the creation of a new motorcycle jacket called the Misano 1000. The state-of-the-art jacket includes a built-in airbag and all of the tech necessary to automatically know when to deploy it. The manufacturer isn’t the first to the airbag jacket…
Read MoreKeeping Your Kids Safe in Cars: Tennessee Child Safety Laws
Even when you do everything to keep your child protected, there are still reckless drivers on the loose on Nashville roadways. But knowing and abiding by Tennessee’s child safety laws can help protect you and your kids while you’re on the road. In case you get hit, give your child the best possible chance to…
Read MoreMultiple-Car Accident Caused by Driver Running a Red Light
A five-car crash, resulting from a driver running a red light, wreaked havoc on Antioch Pike in Nashville on October 21st. A reckless driver barreled into a tractor-trailer after ignoring a stop light, and three more cars were hit as a result. Two people were transported to Vanderbilt Hospital and treated for non-life threatening injuries.…
Read MoreHow Auto Accident Reconstruction Experts Find the Cause of a Car Crash
On August 20th, 23 vehicles – including a box truck and an 18-wheeler – were involved in a multi-vehicle accident that shut down I-24 for hours, according to reports from WKRN.com and The Tennessean. While many people went to the hospital for injuries, no fatalities were reported. An accident of this magnitude means it can…
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