While most people in Tennessee do not think that they will be injured at work, many people suffer serious injuries in workplace accidents. Welders are especially at risk of suffering catastrophic injuries because of the type of work that they perform. Understanding...
Month: January 2020
Determining liability when autonomous vehicles cause accidents
It may be difficult to determine who is liable for an accident between an autonomous vehicle and one controlled by a person. If such an event were to take place on a Tennessee road or highway, it is possible that multiple parties will be held responsible. This was the...
Types of compensation for personal injury
A person who suffers an injury resulting from the negligence or malicious actions of another party may claim compensation for damages. Compensation is reimbursement for the suffering and costs incurred by the injured party. Injury cases may include car accidents,...
Understanding Tennessee auto accident laws
Automobile collisions are a far too common occurrence. Motor vehicle crashes account for approximately 99% of transportation injuries. Every state has important rules and regulations for auto accidents that people must follow. Understanding the Tennessee laws for...
How changes to workers’ comp impact claims
In 2014, Tennessee made significant changes to the state's guidelines governing workers' compensation. These laws changed how the courts determine causation, the standard for permanent disability and other facets of awarding disability payments. Explore how these...
Families file lawsuits in crash that killed Kobe Bryant, others
Tennessee fans of basketball player Kobe Bryant may be aware that his wife, Vanessa Bryant, filed a lawsuit against the owners of the helicopter that Bryant was traveling in when it crashed, causing his death and the death of eight other people. The Bryants'...
Keep an eye on insurance tactics to see the help you deserve
The costs that come after an accident can be enormous, which is why you might be relying on your insurance to come through. But filing a claim may not be a sure thing when the company tries to dodge their duty. Car accidents cause billions in lifetime costs every...