Avoiding ATV & Off-Road Vehicle Injuries This Summer
Summer brings a spike in ATV and off-road accidents for a very simple reason. People spend more time outdoors during the summer, and that means more riders. The most common causes of these accidents are similar to the causes of ordinary on-road traffic accidents–speeding, inexperienced driving and intoxication. Other important causes of off-road accidents are…
Read MoreHoliday Travel Accidents: Top 5 Legal Steps to Take
Travel spikes over the holidays–Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, even Memorial Day. This means increased traffic and, in many cases, increased weather-related hazards. It also means highways full of fatigued, distracted, and impaired drivers. In short, highways during the holidays require you to navigate high-risk conditions that can lead to serious traffic accidents. Below is a…
Read MoreWhat to Do After a Serious Trucking Accident
Trucking accidents aren’t the same as car accidents. Trucks are far more massive than cars, and they carry much greater momentum. An out-of-control truck is like a missile rolling down the highway. Damages tend to be far greater. Deaths are far more common, as are permanent debilitating injuries. Why immediate action is critical What you…
Read MoreWho is Liable in a Delivery Truck Accident—the Driver, the Company, or a Third Party?
Delivery trucks are an unavoidable obstacle on Tennessee roads. In addition to the UPS and FedEx trucks that have been mainstays of the road for decades, there seems to be at least one Amazon delivery truck puttering through every Chattanooga neighborhood at any given point. While getting medical supplies, online shopping orders, and impulse buys…
Read MoreWhat to Do If You’re Injured in a U-Haul Truck Accident
Whether you’re moving across the country or across town, U-Haul trucks can make it far easier to get your home moved in fewer trips. That’s why you see so many on Tennessee roads. However, one of the dangers of U-Haul trucks is that they are typically driven by those who are used to driving their…
Read MoreDegrees of Motorcycle Road Rash Injuries
When a rider is thrown from their bike during a motorcycle crash, the initial impact may be what hurts the most—but it’s far from the end of their injuries. Sliding across pavement, asphalt, or gravel can tear through even the most protective clothing, causing serious and sometimes permanent damage to the skin. This is what…
Read MoreCan You Claim Whiplash From a Bus Accident?
Whiplash is a known side effect of car accidents, but people often don’t realize that it can happen just as easily in bus accidents. While your head may not whip back and forth quite the same in a bus, your body is put under the same type of force and pressure in a bus collision.…
Read MoreHow Motorcycle Accidents Are Different From Car Accidents
Not all vehicle accidents are created equal. There’s a big difference between an accident involving two similarly-sized passenger vehicles, an accident involving a passenger vehicle and a tractor-trailer, and an accident between a motorcycle and any other vehicle. Even within each type of collision, both parties can fare very differently. In the example of a…
Read MoreIs a Motorcycle Helmet Still Safe to Use After An Accident?
When motorcyclists are involved in accidents, the people close to them often ask one important question in the aftermath: were they wearing a helmet? Tennessee law actually requires all motorcycle riders and passengers to wear a helmet that meets federal safety standards (TCA 55-9-302). Even without the law, everyone knows the dangers of riding without…
Read MoreWhat is the Value of an Uninsured Motorist Claim?
In Tennessee, drivers are required to carry car insurance. The minimum requirements include $25,000 for each injury or death per crash, $50,000 total per crash, and $25,000 for property damage per accident. Of course, this doesn’t stop some drivers from operating their vehicles without car insurance. If the police find out that they do not…
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