Decades Of Legal Advocacy For Personal Injury And Workers' Comp Cases
After a motorcycle crash in Tennessee, you may worry that riding without a helmet or other protective equipment ends your claim. Understanding how comparative fault and helmet requirements affect your case can help you assess an insurer’s arguments against paying...
Your employer cannot simply claim that you were “off the clock” to deny you workers’ compensation. If you sustain injuries while traveling for work or working off-site in Tennessee, double-check your coverage. You may still qualify for workers’ compensation even if...
Reaching maximum medical improvement (MMI) can sound like welcome news after months of treatment. However, the term does not always mean that an injury has healed or that pain has ended. It often means a doctor believes the condition has stabilized and further care is...
After a workplace injury in Tennessee, many employees in Murfreesboro assume that they must stick with a “company doctor” selected by their employer. That belief often comes from receipt of a C-42 form, which lists a panel of preferred physicians the employer has...
Workplace injuries happen all the time – and they’re costly to both the injured workers and their employers alike. It’s estimated that workplace injuries cost companies in this country around $163.9 billion in losses every year. As you can imagine, businesses and...
Recent studies from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) show a concerning trend. Drivers using partial automation systems like Volvo’s Pilot Assist and Tesla’s Autopilot are more likely to engage in distracting activities. These behaviors include...
Some young ladies out at a local establishment got lucky in having all their drinks bought for them by male admirers. Unfortunately, one woman drove off after consuming all these free drinks, and ended up crashing her truck into an apartment building at a high rate of speed. She landed in the 71-year-old resident’s apartment, pinning him underneath her vehicle…
Many drivers overlook the dangers of cognitive distractions, but one study found these activities, including using hands-free devices, pose a serious risk. Although many people understand the dangers of drinking and driving and speeding, many overlook the hazards associated with distracted driving. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, distracted driving accidents result in over 1,150 injuries and…
Truck accidents often result from poor decisions, responses or focus on the part of truck drivers, and the results can be devastating for other motorists. Large trucks play an essential role in the American economy, and they are a common sight on interstates and smaller roads in Tennessee. Unfortunately, this means large truck accidents present a significant threat to local…
When asked to identify which commercial vehicles pose the greatest risk on the highway, most people would not hesitate to name semi tractor trailers. Although these vehicles can, indeed, be a threat at high speeds due to their size, weight and lack of maneuverability, a recent study indicates that single unit commercial trucks can also be dangerous. According to the…