Getting into a crash often serves as a physically, mentally and emotionally traumatizing experience. Over the years, many technologies have gotten introduced in the hopes that they will help cut back these traumas. Amidst all of the newer safety technologies, how do...
Year: 2021
How do you divide intellectual property in a divorce?
Intellectual property refers to intangible assets like brands, logos and other valuable images. That may sound like the realm of businesses and corporations, but IP extends to all creative works like novels, art or inventions — all of which you or your spouse may...
Brain injuries have a long-term impact
After a loved one incurs a brain injury, many people may expect that this person will recover over time. However, a brain injury can have a long-lasting impact. Many people may not realize that a brain injury affects patients for the rest of their lives. According to...
4 ways drivers can help prevent a motorcycle collision
While motorists and motorcycles must follow the same traffic laws, for the rider, the results of a collision may easily be deadly. According to the Tennessee Highway Safety Office, in a crash between a motor vehicle and a motorcycle, the cyclist is roughly five times...
The catastrophic costs of spinal cord injuries
Spinal cord injuries are a risk in any car accident and have the potential of deeply impacting anyone suffering them for the rest of their life. This comes with costs from the financial toll of surgery and rehabilitation to the mental stress that follows the long-term...
How long will it take me to heal after an accident?
After an accident, you are left to deal with the physical damage done. Healing can take a long time, depending on your injuries. According to Spine Health & Wellness, the location and type of injuries you sustain and your general health all play a role in how long...
Who can file a wrongful death claim?
The loss of life in a fatal auto accident can be devastating for loved ones left behind. A person who dies may be a spouse or a parent. With that person deceased, the survivors have lost someone who provided love and support. This is why Tennessee law provides a way...
How dangerous is eating while driving?
There are many things which lead to distracted driving. Many people believe that distracted driving limits itself to cell phone use while behind the wheel, but this is not true. Anything that takes your attention away from the road is a form of distraction, and this...
What are the common types of amputation injuries?
The loss of a limb may be one of the more serious consequences of a catastrophic car accident. After all, regardless of the affected limb, you are likely to have difficulty performing your job duties and supporting yourself and your family. You may also have to give...
Teen drivers, teen passengers a deadly combination
More teens take to Tennessee’s roads and highways during the summer months, and all motorists face increased risks because of this. Teens pose a threat to other drivers simply because of their lack of experience. However, teen drivers also engage in other dangerous...