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Posted in Car accidents on June 18, 2023

The Tennessee Slowpoke Law was first enacted in 2016. This law was designed to prohibit an individual from operating a vehicle in the passing lane on an Interstate or multi-lane highway that has three or more lanes in both directions. In 2020, the Tennessee legislature expanded the slowpoke law, and this expansion was designed to… read more

Posted in Truck Accidents on May 19, 2023

Accidents involving larger commercial trucks are often devastating for those inside passenger vehicles. Commercial trucks can weigh upwards of 80,000 pounds when they are fully loaded, and they are much bigger than traditional passenger cars. It is crucial for victims to hold truck drivers and trucking companies responsible if their negligence caused the crash. Sometimes,… read more

Posted in Personal Injury on May 17, 2023

When a person sustains an injury caused by the careless or negligent actions of another individual or entity, they will likely take steps to recover compensation for their losses. For most injury cases, compensation will come through some form of settlement from an insurance carrier or at-fault party. However, sometimes, a personal injury lawsuit gets… read more

Posted in Truck Accidents on May 16, 2023

Accidents involving larger commercial trucks often result in significant injuries and property damage expenses. When these incidents occur due to the careless or negligent actions of another party, victims should be able to recover various types of compensation for their losses. Here, we want to examine the various types of compensation typically available in these… read more

Posted in Truck Accidents on April 20, 2023

Commercial vehicles are regulated at both the state and federal levels. For commercial trucks that operate across state borders (interstate), federal regulations typically override state regulations, though Tennessee and federal regulations are fairly closely aligned. Trucks that operate only within Tennessee State borders (intrastate) must abide by Tennessee commercial truck regulations. Federal Commercial Trucking Regulations… read more

Posted in Truck Accidents on April 20, 2023

Commercial truck drivers are the lifeblood not only of Tennessee but also of the entire country. Commercial truck drivers help ensure that our residents and visitors have the goods and supplies they need on a daily basis. Here, we want to examine truck driver training and certification, in particular looking at the minimum requirements required… read more

Posted in Car accidents,Personal Injury on April 4, 2023

As personal injury attorneys, we find that cases involving injured children are some of the most emotional and challenging to handle. It takes specialized knowledge and experience to navigate these cases effectively, particularly when negotiating settlements to secure the child’s future needs. Fortunately, Tennessee Code Annotated section 29-34-105 provides protections for injured children and ensures… read more

Posted in Wrongful death on March 24, 2023

When an individual loses their life due to the negligent actions of someone else, there may be a few types of cases that arise. Typically, we see Nashville wrongful death claims and negligent homicide claims arise in these circumstances, but these are two completely separate types of legal actions. Here, we want to review the… read more

Posted in Wrongful death on March 24, 2023

Individuals lose their lives due to natural or expected causes regularly. First responders and emergency personnel are used to handling the loss of life on a regular basis. However, when individuals lose their lives due to the careless or negligent actions of others, prompting a wrongful death case, the stakes are different. These are deaths… read more

Posted in Wrongful death on March 23, 2023

Wrongful death claims arise in many different ways, including the negligent or intentional actions of companies. However, is it possible to hold companies accountable for their negligent actions? Here, we want to discuss corporate liability and wrongful death claims in Tennessee. It is crucial for individuals to understand their options moving forward with wrongful death… read more