Car accidents

Every state sets the amount of auto insurance every driver is responsible for carrying in order to remain legal on the roadway. All drivers must be insured. If you are a new driver in Tennessee, it is important to understand the car insurance requirements so that you remain protected in the event an accident occurs….

If you or a loved one sustains an injury or property damage as a result of a vehicle accident caused by another driver, you deserve compensation. However, how much compensation is the average car accident settlement worth in Tennessee? Car accident claims can be incredibly challenging, particularly when going up against aggressive insurance carriers. Here,…

Fall driving in Tennessee shouldn’t be different than any other season, right? Well, every season is different, particularly in Tennessee, so you should adjust your driving behavior accordingly. The Fall brings several distinct challenges for drivers that we want to discuss. Whether you want to head out and see some falling leaves or simply get…

Speeding injures and takes lives. We have incredible responsibilities when it comes to operating motor vehicles. These are vehicles that weigh thousands of pounds and can travel at high rates of speed, so any irresponsible behavior can lead to major injuries and property damage. Speeding is a leading cause of vehicle accident injuries and deaths…

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…

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…