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. […]
Automobile accidents injure millions of people each year in the United States. Fortunately, many accidents only involve property damage to the vehicles. However, some car accidents cause severe physical injuries that require expensive and long-term medical care. In either case, you should take certain steps after a car accident to help your chances of recovering […]