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Vehicle accidents are not uncommon, but the good news is that most result in only minor injuries. However, that is not always the case. Some vehicle accidents result in catastrophic injuries, including spinal cord trauma. Here, our Nashville injury attorneys want to discuss what you can do if you or somebody you love has sustained…

Any individuals who live in Tennessee or plan on driving through the state must understand some of the most basic safety laws. Whether we are discussing distracted driving, speeding, or safety in a construction zone, the following ten laws we want to summarize in Tennessee help increase overall safety for residents, workers, and visitors alike….

Large commercial trucks are particularly abundant on most Tennessee roadways. However, accidents involving these vehicles can be particularly severe for those inside traditional passenger vehicles involved. It is crucial to take the steps necessary to remain safe when operating on the roadway around larger commercial trucks. Use Your Defensive Driving Skills Defensive driving is critical…

The Interstate Driver License Compact has been around since the 1960s. Designed in order to help facilitate the exchange of information concerning driver’s license suspensions and traffic violations between states, this compact was adopted by Tennessee in 2020. Technically, this is now called the Driver License Agreement, a change that occurred in the 1990s. Here,…

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…

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,…

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…