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Jackknife accidents occur when a semi-truck or similar commercial motor vehicle’s trailer slides to the side and moves even with the cab somewhat like a jackknife opening. This creates a 90-degree formation of the cab and trailer with the potential for dangerous accidents. Drivers near a truck that has jackknifed often have little or no…

Medical malpractice may seem like a straightforward claim after the injury or death of a loved one under medical care. However, this is not the case. In order for a medical malpractice claim to have a strong foundation, there needs to be indisputable proof of the responsible party’s negligence. In order for a person or…

You just noticed the low fuel light out of the corner of your eye, and realize you don’t know how long it’s been on. Your car slows to a crawl, no matter how hard you push on the gas pedal. You’ve just run out of gas – now what? Running out of gas can be…

Drunk driving accidents continue to cause injuries and deaths each year. According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Tennessee experienced 223 traffic fatalities due to alcohol impairment in 2016, which accounted for one-fifth of all traffic-related deaths within the state. Under Tennessee law, anyone with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) over 0.08 is too incapacitated to…

Car accidents are one of the leading causes of death and injury in the United States. There are any number of contributing factors that could play a role in a car crash – operating under the influence, distracted driving, and speeding are all common causes. Some roadways are also more inherently dangerous than others. Highway…

If you recently sustained losses in an accident on someone else’s property, you may have grounds for a premises liability claim. The rules governing premises liability vary from state to state, but all states hold that an injured party can collect damages if the following apply: The owner knew (or should have known) about a…

Victims of accidents involving 18-wheelers or commercial motor vehicles can obtain compensation for their injuries by filing a personal injury suit. However, liability concerns surrounding commercial vehicles are very complex. While many victims assume that the truck driver is the negligent party, there are often multiple defendants in these cases. Truck accidents in Nashville involve…