Recovering from a serious injury often requires weeks or months of physical therapy. Physical therapy’s impact on a personal injury settlement goes beyond aiding recovery. It can play a crucial role in shaping the outcome of your case. The treatment can help restore strength and mobility while providing important evidence that can support the compensation […]
A violent accident can cause significant physical and mental harm to an individual. Two of the most common causes of traumatic brain injuries in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, are falls and motor vehicle accidents, both of which can be caused by other people’s carelessness or negligence. But what’s […]
Car accidents can be overwhelming and stressful situations. Still, it’s essential to keep in mind that how you handle the aftermath can affect your ability to seek compensation for your injuries and related losses. Every piece of evidence can help strengthen your case. Gathering and preserving comprehensive evidence can make a significant difference when it’s […]
Have you suffered whiplash because of a car accident that someone else caused? If so, you could be entitled to compensation in a personal injury claim. How much you could expect to get in a whiplash settlement will depend on a number of factors specific to your case, including the severity of your injuries, the […]
If you’ve been hurt in an accident and someone else is to blame for it, you can file an insurance claim or lawsuit against that person and demand they compensate you for the harm they caused. To succeed, you will need strong evidence demonstrating fault and how the crash caused your injuries. Evidence like videos, […]
Some people use the terms “crash” and “accident” as if they mean the same thing. Nothing is wrong with doing that, especially if you are using the terms in everyday, casual conversation. However, in personal injury law, the terms carry very different meanings. An auto accident typically refers to a motor vehicle collision that occurred due to […]
Broadside collisions, also called T-bone accidents or side impacts, occur when the front of one car strikes the side of another car traveling perpendicular to it. Because vehicles provide less occupant protection on the sides than in the front and rear, people sitting on the side of the vehicle that sustains the impact are more […]
One in seven serious injury crashes in Tennessee in a recent 12-month period involved a drunk driver, and half of DUI accidents statewide resulted in injury or death, according to the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security. While an individual hurt in an accident caused by a drunk driver has the right to pursue […]
When a tractor-trailer or other large truck swerves out of its lane and causes a crash, severe injuries can result. If this happens to you, you may be confused about what to do next. Our experienced lane departure truck accident lawyers can guide you through the claims process and help you pursue the compensation you […]
Tennessee’s mandatory child restraint law allows children ages 9 and up to sit in the front seat of a motor vehicle, though it is advisable for children to ride in the rear seat until age 13. Children under 9 may ride up front if the vehicle, such as some pickups, lacks a rear seat. However, […]