Personal Injury

Beginning July 1, it’s illegal for Tennesseans to hold their cell phones while driving a vehicle. Beginning today, T.C.A. 55-8-199 has been amended and it affects every driver in the state. It is now illegal to operate a motor vehicle while holding or supporting a cellphone or mobile device with any part of his/her body….

Electric shock can produce mild to severe injuries, depending on how an individual receives the electricity and its voltage. Though we all know that electric shock is dangerous, it isn’t always predictable enough to prevent. This is the case with instances of shock in the workplace and other locations that one would typically assume to…

Ideally, as responsible consumers, we all read important documents we receive before signing them. Realistically, many of us simply scan, while others navigate their attention straight to the signature like. Even in the technological context, how many consumers actually read all of the terms and agreements associated with our services before accepting them? This is…

When entering the legal realm for the first time, court hearings may impose a certain level of intimidation. Navigating your trial with the help of a lawyer often reduces some level of stress because they understand court proceedings and can guide you accordingly. One important factor that you should learn more about in reference your…

Accidents involving heavy machinery like trains can be extremely frightening. Dangerous accidents that occur are commonly the consequence of some type of human-based mistake. The preventability of train accidents almost makes their rate of incidence sobering, knowing that most of these accidents were avoidable. Traveling by train, for some, is a necessary part of their…

In a personal injury case, the settlement offer comes before or during trial, and little else is required from you. All you need to do is accept the defense attorney’s settlement by way of phone, email, or fax – whichever method you prefer. You might think your compensation arrives shortly after that, but the truth…

After a personal injury case, injured parties have the right to receive economic compensation, such as medical bills and time spent out of work. Noneconomic damages better known as “pain and suffering” may also be awarded to them. Pain and suffering can be mental or physical. Mental physical pain describes any negative emotion that an…