The last thing you want to do on a snow day is talk to a Nashville injury attorney. We have all seen the news warning us not to drive and pictures and stories of car wrecks all over Middle Tennessee. Since you should not drive on ice, remember, when you walk, “Walk Like A Penguin!”…
Personal Injury
Tennessean Report: Nashville is Too Dangerous for Pedestrians
The Tennessean reported today that Nashville is one of the most dangerous metropolitan areas for pedestrians. You can read the article here. It includes the following report: A report released this week identified the Nashville metro area as one of the most dangerous for pedestrians. The study by Smart Growth America, an advocacy group on…
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New Laws Effective January 1, 2013
With the New Year come new laws. Tennessee legislative blogger Tom Humphrey has compiled a list of laws that go into effect today, January 1, 2013. You can find the list here. The new laws effect small businesses, workers’ compensation, drivers’ licenses and teachers among others.
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Will I have to give a deposition in my injury case?
If you are a Plaintiff in an injury case in Tennessee, your attorney may tell you that you have to give a deposition. An injury lawsuit is started with a Complaint. Once filed and served on the proper people or companies, the Defendants file an Answer to the Complaint where they admit or deny the…
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Happy Thanksgiving and safe travels!
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the Nashville injury and business law firm of Larry R. Williams, PLLC. We all know that there will be more cars on the road this weekend than any other time of the year. DUI car wrecks and distracted driving incidents spike every year around Thanksgiving. So be safe,…
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Why did I receive mail from doctors and lawyers after my car accident?
The short answer is because the Tennessee accident report is a public record and they need work. Although there are ethical rules regarding attorney solicitation of this type of case, the rules do not out-right prohibit direct mail solicitation from a Tennessee attorney. If you have been injured in an automobile accident or motorcyle wreck…
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Nashville Injury Attorney Interviewed About Driver Safety
An insurance website recently interviewed Nashville injury attorney Jonathan Williams regarding driver safety. You can see the story here. Question #1: What type of driver (inexperienced, rushed, distracted, other?) is the most dangerous on the road today? Why? Jonathan: Definitely distracted drivers. The types of distractions increase all of the time. 20 years ago we…
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