Are You Liable if Your Teenager Gets in an Accident?
Are You Liable if Your Teenager Gets in an Accident? Having a teenager can be a rollercoaster, and when your teen is old enough to get a driver’s license and start driving, you may be struck by a combination of pride, anxiety, and sadness about the fact that he or she is growing up so […]
READ MOREWhat Steps Should I Take After an Accident?
What Steps Should I Take After an Accident? As Nashville car accident attorneys, we want you to know the steps to take to protect yourself after a crash or collision. Car accidents are complex events. They happen quickly and can leave you in shock, wondering what your next steps should be. The fact is that […]
READ MOREWho is Responsible for an Accident in a Rental Car
Who is Responsible for an Accident in a Rental Car? Renting a car is common while you are on vacation or when traveling for business. It is also common to pass up the additional insurance rental companies offer, thinking that you are covered under your own policy, while downplaying the odds that a crash or […]
READ MOREWhat should you do if you are hit by an uninsured driver?
What Should You do if You are Hit by an Uninsured Driver? When a collision with an uninsured driver leaves you suffering serious injuries, our Nashville car accident attorneys can assist you in getting the compensation you need to recover. Even the safest and most experienced of drivers can end up in crashes and collisions […]
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The First Steps to Take After a Car Accident Immediately After a Collision, Take the Following Steps to Protect your Ability to Recover Compensation If you are involved in a car accident, the steps you take in the moments that follow can have a drastic impact on your ability to recover compensation for your resulting […]
READ MOREMotor Vehicle Deaths Decreased in 2017
Motor Vehicle Deaths Decreased in 2017 – Is That Good? Rate of Motor Vehicle Deaths Decreased Over Last Year, but More Work Needs to be Done According to the National Safety Council, the number of traffic fatalities in the United States in 2017 was 1 percent lower than the number of traffic fatalities in 2016. […]
READ MOREIs there a Texting While Driving Law in Tennessee?
Is There a Texting While Driving Law in Tennessee? Tennessee Law Prohibits Sending Messages While Driving Tennessee passed its current distracted driving law in 2009. Currently, all drivers are prohibited from text messaging while driving. Additionally, all bus drivers and drivers with learner’s permits and intermediate licenses are prohibited from using cell phones in any […]
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Distracted Driving Leads to Accidents Stay Focused on Driving to Avoid Accidents and Stay Safe The National Safety Council (NSC) has designated April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month. This month, the Council focuses on the dangers of distracted driving by raising awareness of it and encouraging drivers to reduce the distractions they face. Distracted driving […]
READ MOREDrowsy Driving Dangers
Drowsy Driving Dangers With busy lives and hectic schedules, many of us are forced to occasionally sacrifice getting a good night’s sleep. Unfortunately, this can end up having a serious impact on driving abilities, increasing car accident risks. At Bednarz Law, with our combined 60 years in representing accident victims in the Nashville area, we […]
READ MOREDrivers and Winter Road Dangers
Drivers and Winter Road Dangers At Bednarz Law, we know that car crashes and collisions are complex events, which often involve multiple factors. For drivers in Nashville, winter weather conditions can end up presenting serious dangers on the roads, making it more likely for car accidents and injuries to occur. For over 30 years, we […]
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