Every driver should remain calm behind the wheel, but aggressive driving is more common than many people realize. Actions like brake checking and tailgating can lead to serious collisions on Tennessee roads, and victims of these accidents have the right to take legal action. However, the driver who appears responsible at first glance is…
After a car accident, Tennessee law allows injured drivers and passengers to pursue several categories of compensation, each addressing a different type of loss tied to the crash. The value of your claim depends on the injuries you suffered, the strength of your documentation, and how carefully your losses are presented. Knowing what falls…
A car accident leaves you without reliable transportation at the worst possible time. You still need to get to work, pick up the kids, and handle daily errands while your vehicle sits in a body shop. Renting a car becomes the obvious solution, but the question of who actually pays for it can get…
Being told you share blame for a crash can feel like the door to compensation has slammed shut, but that is not necessarily the case. Tennessee law allows injured drivers to recover damages even when they bear some responsibility for the collision. However, the percentage of fault assigned to the victim can directly impact…
I. The Legal Framework Cases against schools may vary based on whether the incident involves student on student conduct, the direct act of a school employee such as an assault or sexual misconduct, school bus accidents, or a slip and fall type incident. The cases apply the same foundational negligence framework. A plaintiff must…
If you’ve been injured on the job, one of the first questions you may ask is whether you really need a Knoxville workers’ compensation attorney for your claim. The answer depends on the nature of your injury. However, when that injury threatens your ability to work in the future, the stakes rise dramatically. Contact…
When you lose a loved one due to someone else’s negligence, you can find yourself grappling with grief, confusion, and an urgent need for answers. Choosing the right wrongful death lawyer is one of the most consequential decisions you will make during this time, but not every attorney brings the same level of skill…
Commonplace Defects in Commercial Vehicles Commercial trucks are massive vehicles that demand rigorous maintenance to operate safely. These machines rely on thousands of interconnected mechanical systems, all of which must work in harmony to keep the vehicle running. When a critical component fails, the truck driver can easily lose control and cause a serious…
The Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board in Parcher v. Modern Business Inc. holds that a doctor may rescind his/her opinion on Maximum Medical Improvement. The result is that temporary disability benefits should resume. These are the benefits that an injured worker is paid while recovering from a work-related injury. Disputes over whether an injury…
The Tennessee Workers Compensation Board held in Moon v. First Fleet Inc., that the proof necessary to obtain medical benefits in a case is a lower standard of proof than that of a final trial. This case concerns whether an employer must provide a panel of specialists after an authorized treating physician recommends further…