Auto Accident
Rainy and Sleety Fall Weather Wrecks
The autumn season in Nashville is one of the most popular for residents, businesses, and visitors. Why? Between the cooler temperatures and fall foliage, there’s no reason you shouldn’t want to visit for a day, a weekend, a week, or even a whole season. However, autumn also comes with some risks – namely, rainy and…
Read MoreThe Personal Injury Process: Insurance and Injury Victims’ Rights to Fair Recoveries
The roads of Nashville can be dangerous. You might be a very good driver. You might not drive distracted, or drowsy, or drunk, or in inclement weather. But, that doesn’t mean someone around you doesn’t operate their vehicle in that manner. You might think that when you are rear-ended, it should be an open and…
Read MoreWill Medicare Pay for Car Crash Injuries?
If you have Medicare, you can use your Medicare coverage to pay medical expenses resulting from a car accident. The same eligibility applies to Medicaid. However, if you are Medicare recipient, you are required to report the car crash to Medicare regardless of whether you pursue a personal injury claim. The reason is that Medicare…
Read MoreI Was Hit by a Speeding Driver. What Do I Do?
Today it seems commonplace to see drivers whipping past you in the fast lane, sometimes so fast you can’t even figure out how fast they’re going. Even getting pulled over by police and being ticketed typically only slows them down long enough for the patrol car to leave their rearview mirror – until they cause…
Read MorePrecautions When Dealing With an Auto Insurance Adjuster
Not long after you have experienced a car accident, a representative from an insurance company may contact you to verify certain details about the event or ask you some questions about your accident claim. There are many pieces of information you are not obligated to and should not provide to an insurance representative. Below are…
Read MoreWhat Do I Do if My Car Accident Wasn’t My Fault?
Any car crash is stressful, whether it involves just one car or many. No matter what the outcome is from your car accident, you need to take certain steps to protect yourself, even if the crash wasn’t your fault. We understand that you might be tempted to leave the scene of a crash if your…
Read MoreWho Works on My Car Crash Claim Besides My Lawyer?
Filing a claim after a car accident in Nashville is stressful. There are a lot of things to do, and you’re going to need help. Your injury lawyer is the one who handles the day to day stuff, but every now and then, you might have to meet with another outside professional to help you…
Read MoreDo I Need Rideshare Insurance?
Have you started working for a rideshare company like Uber or Lyft? Are you considering trying your luck at earning additional income by becoming a rideshare driver? If so, you need to determine if your current auto insurance policy will cover you if you are involved in an accident while transporting a customer. But do…
Read MoreHundreds of Citations Issued Since Tennessee’s New Distracted Driving Law Went into Effect July 1st
With the first month in the books for the brand-new Tennessee distracted driving law, it’s time to take a look at the effects it’s had on us so far. The new law went into effect on July 1st, and per The Tennessean, 424 citations have been issued as of August 5th, according to the Tennessee…
Read MoreHow TBIs Can Occur in a Car Crash
There are many ways in which a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can cause a car crash. Motor vehicle crashes were the chief cause of TBI related emergency rooms visits and trips to the hospital in the U.S. in 2013, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). TBIs from car crashes can happen…
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