Category Archives: Car Accident
Do You Know Who Actually Caused Your Car Accident?
It is important to conduct a proper investigation following a car accident to ascertain all of the parties that may be legally responsible. This can be especially difficult if there are multiple vehicles and drivers involved, or if the at-fault driver left the scene before they could be questioned. In some cases, it may… Read More »
Distracted Driving Continues to Drive Up Car Accident Reports
Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of car accidents in Tennessee. According to a recent report published by Slate, there has been a 14 percent “spike in roadway fatalities” nationally over the past two years, and many experts attribute this to distracted activities such as texting while driving. Slate pointed to one… Read More »
Am I Entitled to Compensation for PTSD Following an Accident?
When we think about injuries arising from car or truck accidents, we tend to focus exclusively on physical damage. But an accident often leaves lasting psychological scars as well. Indeed, it is not uncommon for accident victims to experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for months–even years–following a crash. Court Awards Truck Driver 80% Permanent… Read More »
Tennessee Supreme Court Reaffirms “Collateral Source Rule” in Personal Injury Cases
If you are in a car accident and the other driver is later determined to be negligent, does the fact you have health insurance reduce the amount of damages you can receive for your injuries? The answer to this is basically “no.” A defendant cannot escape liability by simply because a third party may… Read More »
Is Video Enough to Prove (or Disprove) a Driver’s Liability for a Car Accident?
We live in an age where just about everything we do can be recorded. In addition to our smartphones, which are essentially portable recording devices, many police departments and businesses now employ dashboard cameras to record constant video of highway activities. This can prove useful in the event of a car accident, although video… Read More »
Is a Designated Driver Liable for a Drunk Passenger Who Falls Off of the Car?
One of the best ways to avoid an alcohol-related car accident is to have a designated driver. Making sure there is at least one sober, responsible person in your social group can help ensure that everyone gets home safely. But what happens when a drunk passenger is injured during that ride home? Can the… Read More »
How Long Do I Have to Bring an Insurance Claim If I’m Injured by an “Uninsured” Motorist?
If you are injured in a car accident and unable to collect damages from the negligent driver, your own insurance company may be liable for your physical injuries and property damage. Tennessee law requires all auto insurers to include “uninsured motorist” (UM) coverage as part of their standard policies. Typically you serve a personal… Read More »
Can I Sue a Co-Worker for Causing a Work-Related Car Accident?
Typically if you are injured in a car accident, you can pursue damages against the negligent driver. But your legal rights may differ when your accident occurs in the course of your employment. Workers’ compensation is the state-mandated system for addressing an employer’s potential liability arising from a job-related accident. Workers’ compensation provides “no-fault”… Read More »
Can a Prison Inmate File a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
In the normal course of events, a person injured in a car accident or as the result of any other negligent act is able to recover a full range of damages under Tennessee law, including medical expenses, lost wages, and compensation for pain and suffering. But what if the accident victim is a prison… Read More »
Do I Still Need to Prove Damages If the Other Driver Admits Liability?
In a car accident lawsuit, establishing liability may be fairly easy. For instance, when a car speeds through a red light and hits another vehicle legally in the intersection, it does not take a genius to figure out who is responsible. But even in personal injury cases where the defendant admits liability, the plaintiff… Read More »
