Category Archives: Car Accident
When Is a Parent or Guardian Liable for a Child’s Accident?
As a parent, you naturally worry your child may be hurt in a motor vehicle accident. And when such accidents do occur, you naturally want to hold someone responsible. However, Tennessee law often frustrates parental anger, especially when it comes to negligence and motor vehicles. Step-Grandmother Not Responsible for Teenager’s ATV Accident The Tennessee… Read More »
Preserving Evidence in a Product Liability Case
Many car accidents are the result of defects in the manufacturing of a vehicle or one of its components, such as a tire. Tennessee law allows a victim to sue the manufacturer—and in some cases, the seller—of a defective product. But it is essential to follow the law in bringing a product liability claim,… Read More »
Am I Liable if a Teenager Drinks in My House and Gets Into an Accident?
With the holidays approaching, many people will host parties for families and friends. If your parties include anyone under the age of 21, you should take special care to ensure they are not receiving or consuming alcoholic beverages of any kind. While you might think it is safe to allow teenagers to drink under… Read More »
How Does a Hospital Lien Affect Accident Victims?
Following a car accident, you may be worried about paying your medical bills. Even if you have insurance, a hospital may attach a lien against any future judgment you may collect in a personal injury lawsuit against the parties responsible for the accident. It is therefore important to understand how these liens work, and… Read More »
Volvo Faces Trial in Nashville Over Defective Wiring in Truck
Defective products cause thousands of injuries to consumers every year. Product liability is an especially serious concern when dealing with motor vehicles, as even small defects can lead to car accidents. While manufacturers attempt to correct defects through the government-supervised recall system, that is often not sufficient to prevent potentially deadly accidents. Recall Not… Read More »
When Is the State Liable for Dangerous Road Conditions?
Car accidents are not always solely the result of negligent driving. In many cases, defective road design or maintenance may contribute to an accident. Under Tennessee law, the state can be sued for “dangerous conditions on state maintained highways.” The burden of proof is on a plaintiff, however, to demonstrate the “foreseeability of the… Read More »
Multiple Tennessee Lawsuits Filed Over Volkswagen Emissions Scandal
When we typically think about a car manufacturer’s product liability, it is in the context of a design flaw that leads to accidents, injuries, and sometimes death. But as the recent scandal surrounding German car manufacturer Volkswagen illustrates, an intentional defect may injure a customer financially, if not physically. Courts in Tennessee and throughout… Read More »
Massive GM Fine May Mean Little for Accident Victims
Many Tennessee car accidents are the result of manufacturing defects in the vehicles themselves. A single defective part may cause an automobile to crash, killing or seriously injuring its passengers. Although federal and state regulators may subsequently punish a manufacturer for marketing a defective vehicle, the actual victims must often pursue their own litigation… Read More »
Are Police Responsible for Failing to Prevent an Accident?
Although police in Tennessee are generally responsible for maintaining traffic and public safety, this does not mean a person injured in a car accident has an automatic right to seek damages against a municipality for failing to prevent the incident. In limited circumstances, federal civil rights law will support a claim against police if… Read More »
Can I Recover Nothing Even If the Other Driver Caused the Accident?
If you bring a personal injury lawsuit arising from a car accident, it is not enough to establish the defendant’s liability. Even if the defendant admits causing the accident, the plaintiff must still prove he or she suffered injuries requiring compensation. It is perfectly acceptable under Tennessee law for a defendant to be held… Read More »
