After most injuries, a claim will be sent to an insurance carrier representing the at-fault party. Generally, claims must be made within a relatively short amount of time after the incident occurs. Most car accident insurance carriers require that the incident be reported within 24 hours after the collision. The initial claim is the initiating…
Personal Injury
What Happens At Deposition In A Personal Injury Case?
Depositions are a valuable part of the “discovery phase” of a personal injury lawsuit. Depositions are an opportunity for both sides to question any possible witnesses who have information that could be pertinent to the case at hand. Attorneys for the plaintiff and the defendant have the opportunity to ask witnesses about the facts and…
How Long Does A Personal Injury Case Take?
If you or somebody you care about has been injured due to the careless, negligent, or intentional actions of another individual or entity, you may be entitled to significant compensation for your injuries. However, securing this compensation typically means you will have to go through the personal injury claim process. Sometimes, this simply involves working…
How To Stay Safe on the Road During the Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has completely altered the way that most Americans go about living their daily lives. That includes residents here in Tennessee. While many grappled with quarantine and stay at home orders early in the pandemic, the economy has slowly begun to reopen. This has led to many people considering taking road trips to…
Nursing Home Abuse Cases Related To COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the way of life for just about everybody across the United States. This global health crisis has been particularly devastating for those inside nursing homes. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), those who are aged 65 and older and those who have certain chronic health…
Rule Changes Could Lead to Social Security Disability Denials
Many people in Tennessee rely on the Social Security Disability program. However, a recently proposed rule change from the White House could significantly affect tens of thousands of people. The new rules that have been proposed would add more strict verification requirements for recipients of disability benefits. Here, we want to explore how these new…
How to Stay Safe on the Road After COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly altered the day-to-day activities of most people around this country. Early in the pandemic, as stay at home orders went into effect, there was significantly less traffic on the roadways. However, as the economy has opened back up, traffic has slowly returned to normal. Unfortunately, there have been reports from…