Car accidents

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 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 Car accidents on February 22, 2023

According to data available from the Insurance Information Institute, we can see that Tennessee is ranked third for the most uninsured drivers in the country, with approximately 23.7% of all drivers operating without insurance period this is a major problem for Tennessee drivers. Recovering compensation after being involved in an uninsured driving accident is challenging,… read more

Posted in Car accidents on February 22, 2023

We depend on our vehicles, and we depend on them running correctly. Unfortunately, there are times when vehicles break down. When we bring our vehicle to a mechanic, we trust that they will fix the problem appropriately. Unfortunately, there may be times when a mechanic makes a mistake or fails to address the issue adequately…. read more

Posted in Car accidents,Personal Injury on February 22, 2023

Tennessee lawmakers have introduced new legislation to combat distracted driving, a growing problem in Tennessee. In fact, Tennessee has the highest rate of distracted driving deaths in the nation, nearly five times the national average. Our lawmakers are starting to take notice. Tennessee state senator Mark Pody and state representative Clark Boyd filed a bill… read more

Posted in Car accidents on February 21, 2023

The state of Tennessee requires all vehicles to have working headlights, per Tennessee Codes Title 55, Motor and Other Vehicles. Drivers can certainly be pulled over and ticketed for not having operating headlights, but what types of headlights are illegal in Tennessee? It is important to understand these laws because there are many retailers, both… read more

Posted in Car accidents on February 21, 2023

If you operate a vehicle in Tennessee and have younger children on board, then you need to understand the car seat laws for this state. The safety of your children is of the utmost importance, and this is reflected by the laws put in place by the state legislature. Here, we want to review car… read more

Posted in Car accidents on February 19, 2023

We depend on our airbags to work correctly so that they can prevent injuries in the event an accident occurs. Unfortunately, there are times when airbags are defective and fail to deploy. Here, we want to review the steps you can take if the airbags in your vehicle fail to deploy when an accident occurs…. read more

Posted in Car accidents on October 26, 2022

If you or somebody you care about has been injured or sustained property damage due to a hit-and-run accident, there are various steps that you can take to help ensure your well-being and that you recover any compensation you may be entitled to. Here, we want to review these steps, but we also encourage you… read more

Posted in Car accidents on September 30, 2022

Rideshare services such as Uber have become incredibly popular, and they are household names at this point. Most people do not think twice about clicking a few buttons on their phones to order a ride to get to and from their destinations. However, what happens if your Uber driver gets into a vehicle accident? Who… read more