Fatal car crashes increase during the transition to Daylight Saving Time in the fall. When clocks go back one hour, there is a sudden decrease in daylight during the evening hours, which can catch drivers off guard. Reduced visibility in the late afternoon and evening...
Wrongful Death
Legal options after a loved one dies in a car accident
In 2022, the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security reported 1,313 fatalities due to car accidents in the state. These deadly accidents can happen at any time, leaving a path of devastation for loved ones left behind. When the accident was due to the...
4 misconceptions about filing a wrongful death suit
The loss of a loved one due to someone else's negligence is a devastating experience. This tragic event can be further complicated when survivors consider a wrongful death suit in Tennessee. Myths and misunderstandings can cloud the path, leaving survivors feeling...
Common situations involving wrongful death
Navigating through a wrongful death case is a complicated process. Many may think of a car accident as the main cause. While these are encounters that frequently involve negligence, it is important to remember that any situation may qualify as a wrongful death with...
Step by step through a wrongful death funeral
When someone loses a loved one to a motor vehicle accident or a workplace incident, the fallout can feel enormous. Not only has a family lost someone, anyone that person supported suddenly lacks that income and productivity. Pressure, emotions and financial burdens...
What evidence is helpful in a wrongful death suit?
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...
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...
Do you know how to help your children after a parent’s death?
Wrongful death can often have a long-term impact, especially on children. Whether a parent dies in a car crash or a work accident, children need help adjusting to their new reality. After a parent dies unexpectedly, your children will likely need additional support....
How to get compensation for a wrongful death
A wrongful death occurs when a person dies due to someone else's negligence or intentional act. Even if the death is accidental, a victim's relative can recover damages from those responsible. Under Tennessee law, a victim's personal injury claim becomes a wrongful...
Reckless drivers and fatal bike accidents
If you regularly ride a bike, or have a child who often bikes near traffic, you need to go over the various hazards and focus on accident prevention. Sadly, even very cautious bicyclists become involved in serious traffic collisions due to reckless drivers. In some...