September 2019

Distracted driving is dangerous driving. Over the last ten years, we have seen a rise in the number of distracted driving incidents. Much of this coincides with the rise of the popularity of smartphones. States and local municipalities have struggled to keep up with laws relating to distracted driving. However, there have been changes to…

Getting trapped in a vehicle is a scary ordeal. If we are being honest, most people only think of being trapped in a vehicle when they see situations on TV – maybe a dramatic kidnapping on a show or a vehicle being submerged after a storm. There are many ways that a person could find…

Many people spend time outdoors year-round. However, those who are spending the most time outside are also the ones most at risk of contracting Lyme disease. Lyme disease is spread by tick bites, specifically through the bite of the blacklegged (deer) tick. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that there are approximately 300,000 new…

Victims of medical malpractice, car accidents in Nashville, defective products, or other personal injury cases often suffer from catastrophic injuries. A catastrophic injury is on that is so serious that it will not get better over time and will dramatically affect a victim’s life. A catastrophic injury can be: Spine or spinal cord injuries Traumatic…

Medical mistakes happen more often than most people realize. When someone is harmed due to the careless or negligent actions of a healthcare provider or agency, they should be able to file a lawsuit to recover what they have lost. However, these cases can become incredibly complex, and there are caps on how much a…

When you hear about accidents involving large commercial trucks (eighteen-wheelers), you probably think of collisions that occur while the truck is moving. However, what many people may not realize is that serious accidents can occur when a large truck is parked near moving traffic. When we look at the overall large truck accident statistics provided…

After a major accident, the injuries that are most visible typically get the most attention. We are talking about traumatic injuries such as lacerations, broken bones, head injuries, spinal cord injuries, and more. Not only do these injuries require immediate medical care, but a crash victim often must undergo long periods of rehabilitation in order…