Winter Weather and Car Accidents
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, […]
READ MORECertain Amazon Products Present Fire Hazards
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 […]
READ MOREReasons to Get a PI Attorney
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 […]
READ MORETennessee Supreme Court Upholds Non-Economic Damage Cap
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 […]
READ MORECan My PI Claim Be Impacted by the Virus Outbreak?
Can My PI Claim Be Impacted by the Virus Outbreak? Whether you were injured three months ago or a year ago, your injury claim will not resolve itself or be placed on hold during the COVID-19 outbreak. There will still be deadlines to meet and negotiations to participate in. You still have medical bills to […]
READ MOREWhat to Do if You’re Injured During the COVID-19 Pandemic
What to Do if You’re Injured During the COVID-19 Pandemic While most of the nation seems to be at a standstill, there are still parts of life that continue as usual. You still drive to the store for essentials, see your doctor if you are sick, go for walks, ride your bike, use certain products […]
READ MOREAre Personal Injury Settlements Classified as Income?
Are Personal Injury Settlements Classified as Income? When you are staring at a pile of medical bills and unpaid expenses because you had to take time off work, it is easy to look forward to receiving your personal injury settlement check from the insurance company. However, once you go to cash the check, it is […]
READ MOREChallenges of the Non-Economic Damage Caps in Tennessee
Challenges of the Non-Economic Damage Caps in Tennessee In 2011, the Tennessee legislature passed the Tennessee Civil Justice Act, which limited the non-economic damages that plaintiffs could receive in personal injury cases in our state. Specifically, courts must reduce any award of damages regarding pain and suffering or other intangible losses to $750,000. The law […]
READ MOREWhat Defines a Wrongful Death?
What Defines a Wrongful Death? Wrongful death happens when a person’s death is caused by injuries received at the hands of another or by another person’s wrongful act or failure to act. In Tennessee, wrongful death claims are similar to a personal injury case in which the injured party can no longer bring the case […]
READ MORECommon Types of Compensation after an Auto Accident
Common Types of Compensation after an Auto Accident Car accidents are capable of causing extremely serious injuries and damage to property. The forces involved are tremendous, even in relatively low-speed impacts. For this reason, auto accident victims are often left with substantial losses as a result of their crash. Fortunately, under Tennessee law, when car […]
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