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How Are Wrongful Death Settlements Paid Out?

If you have lost somebody that you care about due to the careless, negligent, or intentional actions of another individual or entity in Tennessee, you may be able to recover compensation for your loss. In this state, the law allows various parties to file wrongful death lawsuits in these situations. However, the wrongful death lawsuit… read more

Are Wrongful Death Settlements Taxable?

Losing somebody that you love is an incredibly difficult thing to go through. This is particularly true if you lose a family member due to the careless, negligent, or intentional actions of another individual. Tennessee law allows family members or the estate of the decedent to recover compensation through wrongful death lawsuits. However, it is… read more

What to do if a Dog Attacks Your Child

The last thing that any parent expects is that their child will be attacked by a dog. Unfortunately, studies show that approximately 50% of all dog bite incidents involve children. The injuries that children sustain due to a dog bite incident are often severe, usually, because a child is lower to the ground and a… read more

Tennessee Dog Bite Laws

Dog bite incidents often result in severe injuries for victims. It is crucial that any person bitten by a dog in Tennessee receive the compensation they are entitled to. Dog bite laws vary from state to state across the country, and Tennessee handles dog bite incidents a bit differently than most other states. Here, our… read more

How Long Does it Take to Settle a Dog Bite Case?

Dog bite incidents can lead to severe injuries for those involved. Unfortunately, securing compensation after a dog bite incident can become fairly complicated. The state of Tennessee takes two different approaches to dog bite incidents, borrowing from both “strict liability” and “one-bite” dog bite laws. Here, we want to briefly describe both of these laws… read more

Insurance Demand Letter Response Time

If you or somebody you love has been injured due to the careless, negligent, or intentional actions of someone else, you will likely be entitled to various types of compensation for your losses. However, securing this compensation can be a challenging process. The vast majority of personal injury cases are settled through claims with insurance… read more

How is Personal Injury Liability Determined

Personal injuries can lead to significant setbacks for victims. Not only do injury victims have to deal with the pain and suffering surrounding their injuries and the recovery process, but they also have to deal with various expenses caused by the injury. In order for injury victims to secure compensation, liability for the incident must… read more

Personal Injury Lawsuit Timeline

If you or somebody you love has been injured due to the careless, negligent, or intentional actions of somebody else, you are likely entitled to various types of compensation for your losses. In most cases, personal injury claims in Nashville are resolved through settlements with insurance carriers. However, if an insurance carrier denies a claim… read more

How Much Is My Semi-Truck Accident Injury Claim Worth?

Accidents involving large commercial trucks are often devastating, particularly those who may be riding in traditional passenger cars affected by the collision. The size and weight discrepancy between semi-trucks and smaller vehicles are the number one contributing factor to the devastation in these cases. If you or somebody you care about has been injured in… read more

How Long Does it Take to Settle a Semi-Truck Accident?

If you or somebody you care about has been injured in an accident caused by the careless or negligent actions of a truck company or truck driver, you may be entitled to various types of compensation for your losses. However, truck accident claims can become complicated and time-consuming. Here, we want to discuss how long… read more