There are two primary legal methods that can provide help to victims of car accidents. The first is a personal injury claim for damages following a car accident and the second is a wrongful death claim for damages following a fatal car accident. As this blog has...
Year: 2018
Common causes of big rig collisions
Any type of motor vehicle accident can result in serious injuries and deaths, but truck accidents are particularly deadly. When a semi-truck collides with a passenger car, motorcycle, bicycle or pedestrian, the aftermath may be catastrophic. Large truck crashes...
Help for families after a fatal motorcycle accident
Unfortunately, it is no secret that motorcycle accidents can result in deaths and serious injuries for victims. Motorcycle accident victims can be especially vulnerable on the roadways to careless and negligent drivers, which is why personal injury and wrongful death...
What makes a will valid in Tennessee?
A valid will serves as an important foundation for any effective estate plan. Because there are rules associated with what makes a will valid, it is essential when estate planning for estate planners to understand the requirements for a will to be valid in Tennessee....
Personal injury protections for victims of brain injuries
The consequences of a brain injury include physical, financial and emotional damages to victims which is why it is important to understand the personal injury protections and rights of victims. There are 1.7 million traumatic brain injuries in the United States each...
Estate planning is important for everyone
Though people may be reluctant to address estate planning needs, it is an important consideration that should not be overlooked. Effective estate planning can help down the road and save family members challenges during a time period that is already filled with...
Tennessee is a fault insurance state
If you have been in a car accident, you likely have no question as to who was at fault and what happened. The account recorded on the police report will hopefully confirm your confidence in your own perspective. Unlike some other states, Tennessee is a fault insurance...
How do I protect myself following a car accident?
It is important to keep careful records of every aspect of your car accident to help ensure you preserve a personal injury claim for damages against the driver responsible for causing the accident. You don't have to decide what you want to do right away but it is...
What are wrongful death legal protections?
Brain injuries and other catastrophic injuries are an all-too common occurrence associated with car accidents and other types of motor vehicle accidents. Brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and other serious injuries suffered in a car accident, such as broken bones...
What are wrongful death legal protections?
Wrongful death resources are available to help surviving family members of victims of car and other accidents who are wrongfully killed. What exactly is a wrongful death claim and how can it help loved ones following the devastating loss of a family member? A fatal...