May 2018

Almost all personal injury lawyers will tell you to stay off of social media platforms during an insurance claim or civil lawsuit. Posting about the details of your accident or legal battle could potentially affect your injury claim – and not in a positive way. Social media might be a fundamental part of your personal…

Property owners in Tennessee owe special duties of care to keep their premises safe for visitors. In general, these duties require landowners to repair known defects, search for hidden hazards, and warn visitors of known dangers on a property. One of the risks a property owner must reasonably prevent is security breaches, such as robberies…

Nashville, Tennessee is a worldwide tourist destination, offering sights and experiences such as live country music, shopping, and celebrity encounters. In 2017, Nashville’s tourism industry broke its record for annual visitors with a whopping 14.5 million people. Unfortunately, not all Nashville vacations end well for tourists. If you or a family member suffers an injury…

One of the first questions your insurance company will ask you after a collision is, “Were you and your passengers wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash?” If your answer is no, you might fear that this will interfere with your ability to recover compensation for the accident – even if you weren’t at…

In 2017, 1,699 pedestrians in Tennessee experienced traffic collisions (405 in Davidson County alone). A large percentage of these pedestrians were likely children and teenagers, based on statistical trends. Pedestrian accidents are the fifth-leading cause of death for children and teens ages five to 19, according to Safe Kids Worldwide. Why are teenagers so prone…