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...
Jackson, Tennessee, Personal Injury & Workers’ Compensation Law Blog
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...
Why do so many large truck crashes occur on rural roads?
Big rigs travel urban and interstate highways in large numbers, and they usually reach their destinations safely. However, over half of the fatal large truck crashes in the U.S. happen on rural roads. What factors cause driving in rural areas to be dangerous for both...
What if road conditions cause a traffic accident?
While speeding and distracted driving rank high among the main causes of traffic accidents, the roads themselves sometimes cause the incident. The state of Tennessee has many positives, but it also ranks high as one of the states with the most dangerous roads. Types...
Fiery car crashes and the physical and mental damage they bring
A fiery car crash may not only lead to external burn injuries that require months of treatment, but also internal, psychological injuries that may need years of therapy. Victims may wonder whether they ever will be able to work again or even adequately function in...
How can road rage impact an accident?
When a person follows another car around on the road and attempts to run them out of their lane, it may confuse any other drivers around them. Shifting moods and sudden spikes of anger can greatly change how a person operates a vehicle. Noticing the signs of road rage...
What should you know about back injuries?
Back injuries impact people in numerous different ways and can potentially rob a person of their ability to self-sustain. Though this is a worst-case scenario, even workers with mild to moderate injuries can still face major potential financial loss through a...
3 things to avoid telling insurance companies after an accident
Unfortunately, no matter how safely you drive, the unexpected still happens. According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation, 175,063 car accidents happened in 2020. If you find yourself in that situation, you may expect the insurance companies to handle the...
Can a back injury change your life?
Back pain makes up the number one reason that employees call out of work not only in the country but almost everywhere else in the globe. While many instances of back pain will resolve with a bit of rest and some over-the-counter pain relievers, this is not always the...
How can you cope with the emotional trauma of an accident?
A car accident can result in serious injuries that make it hard for you to get back to your daily life. You may struggle to go back to work, go back to school, care for your children or manage responsibilities at home. Car accidents are common and the Centers for...