Although a lot of personal injury cases settle before ever heading to trial, that doesn’t mean that you’re guaranteed to win your case. In fact, you’ll have to aggressively advocate for yourself if you want to stand a chance at recovering the compensation that’ll set...
Being involved in a motor vehicle accident can be overwhelming, especially if you're injured. Your actions right after the accident can make a significant difference in the outcome of your case, especially if you plan to file a personal injury claim. Check for...
Individuals who have recently been in car accidents, or who are pursuing compensation for damages related to such an incident, often have numerous questions. One common question that many accident victims have is whether their car accident settlements will become a matter of public record. Guidelines concerning the privacy of car accident settlements vary by state. In Tennessee, a car…
Airbags can save lives. In fact, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has dubbed them “one of the most important safety innovations of recent decades.” Front airbags have been required in passenger vehicles since 1999 models, but side airbags are not specifically mandated. Nonetheless, many vehicles have side airbags as well. Both front and side airbags reduce the risk of…
In most situations, a smartphone is more of a distraction than it is an aid to safe driving. The circumstances that correlate with especially heavy smartphone usage at the wheel underscore the potential for distractions; the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports that gig workers (like those who drive others or make deliveries) are four times more likely to use…
When drivers speed, it becomes increasingly difficult to control their vehicles. The reasons for this are because their reaction times are not quick enough, and they need more room to stop or slow down their vehicles in time. Therefore, if there are any sudden changes, such as a pedestrian entering the road, the traffic pattern changing, a vehicle switching lanes,…
It seems the government was listening to us when we talked about how dangerous bright headlights are because the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is rolling out a new rule that will allow for adaptive headlights to be used on the highway. We welcome this rule with great anticipation. That means fewer of those blinding headlights on the road.…
It’s always challenging driving in the rain. This year has been especially tough, as Tennessee has had to cope with heavy storms and Hurricane Ida. Driving in torrential downpours makes it nearly impossible to drive, but light rains can be treacherous, too. Just a light drizzle can cause oil in the asphalt to mix with water, creating very slick surfaces.…
One of the worst feelings in the world is knowing you held up your end of the bargain by keeping up with the maintenance of your vehicle, only to be left stranded on the side of the road. You start wondering if you bought a lemon that’s going to become an endless sinkhole of repair bills. Then you turn to…
In early January 2015 a man in Georgia was issued a ticket for eating a cheeseburger while driving. Though it seems like an odd citation, eating while driving falls under the umbrella of distracted driving – not only in Georgia, but right here in Tennessee as well. In fact, there are a number of activities that many people perform while…