Losing one of your loved ones is incredibly difficult. Knowing that the death was preventable is even more devastating. When someone dies due to another's negligence or wrongful action, a personal representative of the estate may file a claim in civil court. As with...
Month: December 2022
What compensation is available in a wrongful death suit?
The death of a loved one brings emotional and often financial struggles. The pain of losing a person, the cost of funeral arrangements and the lost income can put a severe burden on the survivors. At times, someone's negligence may be the cause of an unexpected and...
Why do so many large truck crashes occur on rural roads?
Big rigs travel urban and interstate highways in large numbers, and they usually reach their destinations safely. However, over half of the fatal large truck crashes in the U.S. happen on rural roads. What factors cause driving in rural areas to be dangerous for both...
What if road conditions cause a traffic accident?
While speeding and distracted driving rank high among the main causes of traffic accidents, the roads themselves sometimes cause the incident. The state of Tennessee has many positives, but it also ranks high as one of the states with the most dangerous roads. Types...