The majority of Tennessee commuters are familiar with the most dangerous sections of their routes on their way to and from work, school or errands. Unfortunately, no matter how attentive a driver may be to known hazards, sometimes unforeseen...
Wrongful Death
Some fatal accidents may justify filing wrongful death claims
When traveling the interstates, the most frustrating aspects are usually heavy traffic and aggressive drivers. Unfortunately, while many Tennessee drivers are familiar with the dangers that large, commercial vehicles can pose, there are also the unexpected events...
Families of heatstroke victims could have case for wrongful death
From the years between 1960 and 2017, there were approximately 145 deaths of football players due to heat-related causes. Recently, a 19-year-old college football player died of heatstroke complications. Sadly, this type of tragedy could impact Tennessee...
Drunk driving accidents may prompt wrongful death civil suits
The decision to drink or take other intoxicating substances does not only affect a driver's future; it may also lead to another family losing a loved one. In the event that a crash can be attributed to drunk driving, the victims' families may have recourse to...
What to know about wrongful death claims
Imagine driving along on a highway one day and someone hits your car. You are traveling with your loved one who does not survive the accident. You later find out from a police officer that the driver who hit your car was driving drunk. In these types of situations,...
Man charged 7 months after fatal collision
Sometimes, those involved in cases where someone is killed don't get arrested or charged right away. The police and investigators need time to collect evidence and information about what happened. Over time, the prosecution can decide to file charges if there is...
3 face charges after hit-and-run collision
It's devastating to find out that someone you love has been killed in an accident. Any death that happens without warning is a shock, and it hurts even more that your loved one had his or her life cut short as a result of someone else's negligence. It's hard to handle...
X-LITE guardrails no longer to be installed in Tennessee
Thirteen states have decided that they need to remove controversial guardrails from highways. These guardrails have heads with end caps, which some say can cause more damage in collisions. The end cap, called the X-LITE guardrail head, was approved for use in 2011 by...
Man to face trial for fatal truck collision
When drivers don't get enough sleep, they shouldn't be on the roads. Unfortunately, some make the mistake of opting out of sleep in exchange for caffeine or drugs that keep them awake. This doesn't always help, though, and when they nod off, it can mean a serious...
Dealing with the wrongful death of a friend or loved one
The loss of a friend or loved one is devastating enough but when you add in negligence, it can be incredibly overwhelming. Healing from such a deep wound will take quite a long time. Today, we will provide you with some tips for dealing with the loss of a friend or...