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...
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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...
What are statute of limitations rules?
Anyone who suffers an injury or deals with property damage due to someone's negligence can file a lawsuit. A civil suit provides a potential means to recover losses. The clock does tick when it comes to filing a lawsuit. That is, the statute of limitations rules are...
Brain injuries occur more often on the road than in sports
Many people connect concussions and more serious brain injuries with sports-related incidents. However, a traumatic brain injury is more common as the result of a vehicle crash than it is from an illegal hit on the football field. Understanding a traumatic brain...
What to do when accident-related pain is delayed
Auto accident victims in Tennessee may not become aware of certain injuries they incurred until days or weeks after the event. This is why it's important to know what sort of conditions can be delayed and what their symptoms will be. First, victims may experience...
Slow driving and what to do about it
Drivers in Tennessee may find themselves being held up on the freeway by a slow driver in the left-hand lane. Driving below the speed limit is illegal when it impedes the reasonable flow of traffic, yet this does not mean that other drivers should behave in risky ways...
Basics of fire safety in underground mines
One danger that miners in Tennessee face on a daily basis is that of fires. Fires can prove fatal, especially in areas with few evacuation routes and poor ventilation. This is why mine owners must make ventilation and atmospheric monitoring two of their top safety...
