Category Archives: Personal Injury
Causation: What Is It And Why Is It So Important?
Let’s say that you know someone was careless, or did something wrong. Were they negligent? Do they owe you money for your bills, or your pain and suffering? Well, not automatically. That’s because in order to win in a personal injury trial, you still need to show causation. What is Causation? Causation is the… Read More »
Are Hold Harmless Agreements Enforceable In Tennessee?
Hold harmless agreements are used quite often. Go into an adventure park, amusement park, or engage in a sport or activity, and you’ll likely be faced with a hold harmless agreement. Are these agreements enforceable in Tennessee? What is a Hold Harmless? A hold harmless agreement is your agreement not to sue, should you… Read More »
How Will You Prove Your Pain And Suffering In Court?
One of the biggest parts of a personal injury case is proving your injury. After all, what is the point of showing someone else is negligent, and thus responsible for your injury, if you can’t show how injured you really are? It may sound difficult to show the extent of your injury to a… Read More »
2020 Was A Down Year For Traffic- But A Big Year For Pedestrian Accidents
Last year, in 2020, many of us were completely locked down, and even when the lockdown ended, many of us remained working from home. That certainly led to less traffic, and thus, fewer pedestrian deaths. Or at least, it would seem that way. Unfortunately, statistics from 2020 don’t bear that out. Pedestrian on Car… Read More »
Are SUVs More Deadly When They Hit Pedestrians?
When a car hits a pedestrian, the results can be devastating for the pedestrian. That makes sense. Cars are large and heavy, and our bodies are no match for an oncoming vehicle. But does the type of vehicle that hits a pedestrian affect how deadly or dangerous the impact is? SUVs May Be More… Read More »
State Releases Car Accident And Fatality Data
The state of Tennessee has released accident and car crash data for the entire state. The results are quite interesting, and worth noting if you use the highways of Tennessee. Bear in mind that these statistics include data from 2020, a year that in part was impacted by pandemic related shutdowns. That means that… Read More »
Cruising Again? Better Read That Cruise Contract
As COVID subsides, more and more people will be getting back on cruise ships. The delay may have resulted in many people forgetting about cruise ship tickets, and all the things the tickets change and alter about your state’s personal injury laws. Tickets Alter Your Rights Cruise tickets are like contracts. They limit and… Read More »
Things To Look Out For In Your Settlement Agreement
Your personal injury case may go to trial, where a jury will decide whether or not you get compensation for your injuries. But most cases don’t go to trial—they settle before a trial even happens. When you settle, it’s not just a matter of you getting compensation for your injuries or expenses. The other… Read More »
What Is Qualified Immunity?
When there are cases of police brutality that make the news, the political debate over qualified immunity always seems to spring up. But what is qualified immunity, and why should a personal injury victim care about it? Qualified Immunity Qualified immunity is an immunity that protects government actors from being sued for injuries or… Read More »
Liens For Medical Expenses When Your Personal Injury Case Is Over
Normally when you use health insurance to pay for injury, illness or disease, whatever insurance pays, you don’t have to pay back. That’s the point of insurance—they pay the bill or part of it, instead of you. That’s why a lot of personal injury victims are surprised to learn, when their case is over,… Read More »
