Because of the Tennessee dram shop law, a victim of a car crash involving a DUI is eligible to seek damage compensation from the individual who initially sold or furnished the alcohol to the at-fault drunk driver. This is a benefit to those seeking compensation...
Even though most of the cars on the road today have impressive safety features, motor vehicle accidents remain a leading cause of serious injury in the U.S. In fact, according to the National Safety Council, almost 5 million Americans required medical care due to car...
The hospitality industry is one of the largest in the United States, including in Tennessee. Many people work year-round and seasonally in hotels, resorts, restaurants and amusement parks. Like all workers, people employed by hotels expect to be safe when they come to...
There are many concerns a worker has after sustaining an injury on the job. These range from handling medical bills, navigating through insurance issues and dealing with a loss of productivity in the short and long term. The last thing a worker needs is a denied claim...
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...
Inexperience and other factors contribute to teen drivers causing accidents at higher rates than other drivers. In 2020, 1,486 occupants of other vehicles died in car accidents involving a teenage driver. If a teenager caused a wreck that resulted in serious injuries...
Of the several different types of hearing loss, sensorineural hearing loss is the most common. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, it occurs when something damages either the auditory nerve or the inner ear. There are several different ways that hearing loss can...
You can receive multiple types of compensation during a personal injury claim. The two main umbrellas these fall under are compensatory and punitive damages. Almost all cases seek coverage for compensatory damages. Although this is not an exhaustive list, it will give...
Certain occupations pose more risk to workers than others. One of the common illnesses associated with certain jobs is hearing loss. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that this illness is one of the most common ones related to work, and it...
Although all workers can sustain an injury on the job, some fields of employment inherently come with more dangerous working conditions and a higher rate of injury. These fields include construction, public safety, manufacturing and more. Here are some common injuries...
