After suffering a traumatic brain injury, your concern may focus on the potential physical and cognitive effects, such as headaches or a loss of consciousness. However, the impact of your injury may extend beyond the symptoms commonly thought of. Due to a TBI, you may...
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3 common causes of motorcycle accidents
Statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that a large proportion of fatal automotive accidents involve motorcyclists. The organization reports that 5,014 motorcycle operators perished in such incidents in 2019. Given the fact that they...
Common myths about car crash settlements
Most people get into a car and drive somewhere every day. As a result, most people end up getting into a car accident and getting hurt at some point in their lives. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 2 million people every year...
5 things you should do after a car accident
Getting in a car accident is scary, and most people experience shock and become unable to think and act logically, especially if the wreck was not their fault. Understanding what to do immediately after an accident can keep everyone involved safe and set you up for...
What are some hidden signs of a spinal cord injury?
After a serious accident, distressing physical effects may start to appear, especially in your neck or back. A spinal cord injury can affect every area of your life, including your mental health and physical well-being. However, not all symptoms are easy to notice,...
3 types of damages awarded in wrongful death cases
Tennessee statute defines wrongful death as death from injuries caused by another or death instigated by an unlawful act, omission or killing. Since the deceased cannot sue another party for bodily harm, Tennessee allows family members or the representative to file a...
Road fatality numbers up despite less traffic
Tennesseans weathered 2020 much like the rest of the country. Many worked from home or lost their job because the businesses closed. Kids' sports were on hold, and they likely were not in the classroom as often years past. These and other reasons meant an estimated...
Medical negligence may require a legal action to recover
Physicians owe a duty of care to treat patients safely and to adhere to the standards set by their state's board of medical examiners. Deviating from those guidelines may result in disciplinary action. When doctors fail to uphold the mandated standards, they may lose...
Teens and the elderly drive old cars with no ESC or side airbags
If you own a newer vehicle in Tennessee, then chances are that it comes with electronic stability control and side airbags. The safety benefits cannot be denied; ESC, in particular, can be as effective as seat belts in preventing car crash deaths. It helps a vehicle...
Fracturing a femur in a car accident
It sometimes happens that the victims of auto accidents here in Tennessee fracture their femur bone, which runs from the hip to the knee. Known as the strongest bone in the body, the femur can give rise to serious complications if it's fractured, including extreme...
