In 2018, there were over 4.5 million injuries as a result of a bad car accident and nearly 40,000 deaths due to car accidents. Although the safety of motor vehicles has increased significantly throughout the 20th and 21st century, this is still a staggering number. If you've been involved in a bad car accident, there […]
T-bone accidents often result in severe injuries to drivers and passengers. Typically, these crashes involve side impacts between the front end of one vehicle and the side of the other vehicle. Also, because there is only a door separating the individual from the vehicle slamming into the car, there is a greater chance of traumatic […]
Being injured in a hit and run accident can be scary. You are left alone at the scene of the crash, and the other driver has taken off. In other words, you are left by yourself to deal with the fallout. Your injuries may quickly lead to medical bills and other expenses piling up. You […]
Accidents involving Uber and Lyft vehicles happen. They can be a bit more difficult because accident victims may need to deal with a rideshare company to file an accident claim. The first steps for an accident victim to take are to ensure the crash is reported to the police and to seek medical assistance. After […]
Thousands of people are killed or injured in traffic accidents involving large or commercial trucks each year in the United States. Fatalities from traffic accidents involving large trucks increased by nine percent in 2017. Eighty-two percent (82%) of those fatalities were individuals who were occupants of other vehicles, bicyclists, pedestrians, or other non-occupants. Sadly, being […]
Before you can receive compensation for a car accident, you are required to prove the other driver caused the wreck or was “at fault” for the accident. Proving fault in a car accident case can be a complex undertaking, especially in cases involving multiple vehicles. Tennessee auto accident attorneys understand the elements of fault and […]
You often read about the things that you should do after a car accident. However, some of the things that you do could hurt your insurance claim. Below are four “Don’ts” to remember if you have been involved in a car accident. A Tennessee auto accident attorney can help you avoid other potential landmines that […]
Being injured in a car accident can be very frustrating. In addition to the damage to your vehicle, you may suffer physical injuries. Those injuries likely require hospitalization, outpatient medical care, and time away from work. Injuries sustained in a car accident can result in a significant financial hardship for the accident victim. Filing a […]
Whether you need an attorney following a car accident typically depends on the circumstances and what happened as a result of the car crash. If you did not suffer physical injuries, you might not need a Tennessee car accident attorney to help you with a property damage claim if the insurance company for the other […]
As Uber, Lyft and other ridesharing companies expand their businesses, ridesharing is becoming a more popular means to get anywhere -- from the airport, to your favorite happy hour bar, or to somewhere suddenly when the weather gets bad. With the increase in the number of rideshare options out there, accidents are bound to happen. […]
