Car commutes are a fact of life for many Americans. Some may even drive while on the clock. This detail can be the difference for those injured in a motor vehicle accident. Suppose the employee was injured and out of work for a time, or even permanently injured,...
Jackson, Tennessee, Personal Injury & Workers’ Compensation Law Blog
How do insurance company’s evaluate claims?
Drivers, passengers, and pedestrians may become find themselves the victims of a negligent motor vehicle operator. Whether hit by a truck, car, motorcycle, or another vehicle, the possibility to file a claim against the driver's auto insurance policy may provide a...
What to look for to spot a reckless driver
Defensive driving is a great way to help keep yourself and your passengers safe on the road. Obeying traffic laws, avoiding distractions, and focusing on the road can all help ensure that you get to your destination safely and securely. Unfortunately, not everyone...
What do you know about the right way to address work injuries?
When employees injure themselves at work, Tennessee employers must know how to respond. Even with worker's compensation, companies must follow proper procedures to protect employees and get them back to work as quickly as possible after recovery. The Society for Human...
Why driving slowly can be dangerous
Most Tennessee motorists have heard warnings about driving too fast. Speeding is a factor in over a quarter of fatal motor vehicle accidents. But what many people don't realize is that driving too slowly is a problem on the road, too. It can upset a delicate balance....
Medical negligence may require a legal action to recover
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...
Car crash damages may be difficult to recover
For most Tennessee residents, the most dangerous thing they do every day is getting behind the wheel of their car. It’s not that driving is inherently likely to cause harm; it’s simply that car accidents are everyday occurrences. Thankfully, most car crashes are minor...
Accident-related injuries to the TMJ
The temporomandibular joint, which is the hinge between the jaw and the rest of the skull, can sometimes be injured in an auto accident. Perhaps this happened to you not long ago in Jackson, Tennessee. If so, you may have the grounds to file a claim against the other...
Why teens in TN are at a high risk of dying in a car accident
A study has revealed that teenage drivers are four times as likely as adults to die in car accidents. According to researchers, distracted driving is the likely cause of the leading cause of death for teenagers. Teenagers are much more likely than adults to use...
3 types of photos to document a car accident
If you are in a car crash, almost immediately after, you will notice that the accident scene floods with emergency services personnel and other roadside workers. Crews show up to remove vehicular debris off the roads and tow trucks arrive to drive damaged vehicles...
















