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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
