Personal Injury Blog
Accidents During the Colder Months in Tennessee
Motor Vehicle Accidents | Posted on December 27, 2021 at 6:51 am by bednarzlaw
Accidents During the Colder Months in Tennessee Stay safe when driving this winter—call our lawyer if you are in a crash. When the weather cools in Tennessee, the risk of accidents tends to increase. While accidents can seem inevitable—especially in poor weather conditions—the reality is that nearly all car crashes are preventable. At the office […]
If My Uber Ride is in an Accident, Who Pays for my Injuries?
Motor Vehicle Accidents | Posted on March 21, 2021 at 5:49 am by bednarzlaw
If My Uber Ride is in an Accident, Who Pays for my Injuries? Everywhere you go in Nashville, you can notice cars with Uber or other rideshare stickers. Uber drivers provide a convenient way to get around, but the situation becomes decidedly less convenient if your Uber ride is involved in a car accident. What […]
Winter Weather and Car Accidents
Personal Injury | Posted on February 22, 2021 at 5:40 am by bednarzlaw
Winter Weather and Car Accidents Driving during winter weather conditions is hardly anyone’s idea of a good time. The winter months bring heavy snowfalls, hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility, and icy roads. These severe weather conditions often cause plenty of car accidents that can and do result in injuries and, in some instances, […]
Certain Amazon Products Present Fire Hazards
Personal Injury | Posted on November 16, 2020 at 4:55 am by bednarzlaw
Certain Amazon Products Present Fire Hazards Amazon is so popular that its name is nearly synonymous with online shopping. The company earned $75.5 billion in the first quarter of 2020 alone. Its third-party sellers account for over 4,000 sales a minute. And its owner, Jeff Bezos, is the richest person in the world – worth […]
Personal Injury | Posted on October 23, 2020 at 4:53 am by bednarzlaw
Reasons to Get a PI Attorney Not all accidents require a lawyer. Depending on the seriousness of your accident, whether you sustained injuries, and who is at fault, you may not need a lawyer. For example, if you are in a minor parking lot fender bender and sustained no injuries at all, you probably don’t […]
Can You Sue a Drunk Driver for Punitive Damages?
Posted on September 17, 2020 at 4:51 am by bednarzlaw
Can You Sue a Drunk Driver for Punitive Damages? Too often, serious injuries and even death are caused by an accident involving a drunk driver. If you or a loved one are suffering from an injury, you may be entitled to damages stemming from a drunk driving crash. And because impaired driving is willfully reckless, […]
How Will Self-Driving Cars Affect Personal Injury Law?
Motor Vehicle Accidents | Posted on August 20, 2020 at 4:42 am by bednarzlaw
How Will Self-Driving Cars Affect Personal Injury Law? New and old car manufacturers alike, including Tesla, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz, are continually introducing self-driving and partially self-driving auto technology onto the market. It is fairly certain that one day, driver-operated vehicles will be a thing of the past. Although self-driving and partially self-driving auto technology will […]
Motor Vehicle Accidents | Posted on July 10, 2020 at 4:39 am by bednarzlaw
Drive Safe and Earn Rewards Pursuant to recent comments by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, texting while operating a motor vehicle is the most significant distraction that a driver can engage in. Moreover, texting while driving significantly increases the chances that a driver will cause an accident that leads to the death or severe […]
Tennessee Supreme Court Upholds Non-Economic Damage Cap
Personal Injury | Posted on June 4, 2020 at 3:59 pm by bednarzlaw
Tennessee Supreme Court Upholds Non-Economic Damage Cap The Tennessee Supreme Court recently issued a ruling that shut down the challenge to our state’s law that limits the amount of non-economic damages that a plaintiff can receive in most personal injury cases. The law enacted a damage cap of $750,000 for non-economic losses, even if a […]
Motor Vehicle Accidents | Posted on May 26, 2020 at 3:39 pm by bednarzlaw
Take Photos After an Accident These days, we all have cameras in our pockets and purses. After an unexpected accident – such as a traffic crash – you should not hesitate to use your smartphone to help protect your rights and interests. If someone else was to blame for the accident, you will need evidence […]