Auto Accident
Why Truck Accidents Cause Such Catastrophic Injuries
When big trucks and small cars meet, the results are never good. For the sake of perspective, the difference in mass between big rigs and passenger vehicles is about the same difference between an average adult male and a newborn infant. More specifically, if a fully loaded big rig were scaled down to around 200lbs,…
Read MoreHow Today’s Vehicles Put Pedestrians and Cyclists at Higher Risk of Injury
Fatalities from car-on-car collisions are declining as new technologies help keep passengers safe inside of vehicles. But what about pedestrians? Whether on bicycle or foot, personal injuries continue to rise for those involved in a vehicular collision. Are the vehicles we buy safe? A look at shifting trends Personal vehicles in the U.S. have gotten…
Read MoreThe 10 Most Dangerous Motorized Vehicles
The most common type of dangerous vehicle is the passenger vehicle; this makes sense because there are so many of them. But there are a lot of dangerous motorized vehicles out there. Based on our experiences as injury lawyers, the most dangerous vehicles – the ones most likely to be involved in an injury or…
Read MoreI Was Seriously Injured Driving a Company Vehicle: What Happens Next?
Getting in an accident while driving a company vehicle is incredibly stressful. The vehicle is not in your name. It’s owned by your employer. And you are more than likely worried not only about your injuries but injuries to the other people involved. You might also be running through a host of questions immediately after…
Read MoreShould I Worry About Shoulder Pain After a Car Accident?
One of the most common injuries victims of Tennessee car accidents suffer is to the shoulder. Even a slow-speed collision can injure your shoulder depending on how you were sitting in the vehicle and where that vehicle was struck. Shoulders are an important part of the movements human beings use most often, and so even…
Read MoreCan 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…
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