Motor vehicle accidents happen in Tennessee every day, resulting in personal injury and property damage. Fatal auto crashes occur regularly, too, mostly as a result of bad decisions by vehicle operators. A look at recent data shines some light on Tennessee's fatal...
Year: 2023
Flaws in motorcycles that cause devastating injuries
Driving a motorcycle is an incomparable thrill. Two-wheeled vehicles offer enormous speed and mobility that deliver a jolt of adrenaline. Along with the joy, there is danger. Wrecks are not always the fault of the driver. Sometimes, the cause of a wipeout comes down...
Financial professionals many people enlist amid divorce
There are many different steps involved in a Tennessee divorce, and many of them involve financial matters. A marital breakdown has the capacity to impact everything from your retirement savings to your financial stability and overall quality of life, but there are...
Which factors might contribute to a TBI during a car accident?
When the occupants of a vehicle become injured in a car accident, one of the most common they may experience is a traumatic brain injury. John Hopkins Medicine reports that this type of injury is one of the leading causes of disability and death in adults today. The...
How can you improve your memory skills following a TBI?
Traumatic brain injuries are among the most catastrophic injuries you can sustain in a motor vehicle accident. TBIs range in severity, but at their most severe, they can affect your cognitive abilities. If you suffer from memory problems because of your injury, the...
What are the duties of an estate executor?
Choosing the person who will manage your estate after your death is almost as important as ensuring you have an estate plan in place. This person is going to have a lot of control over what happens with your assets and how well your estate makes it through the probate...
The role vehicle speed plays in traffic fatalities
Many people living in Tennessee and across the nation follow fast-paced lifestyles, and some states have increased their speed limits in certain areas as a result. Yet, studies show that the odds of a car wreck increase quite a bit when speed limits increase, raising...
What should I know about sensory overload?
A brain injury from a recent auto accident can negatively impact your life, perhaps in ways that you might not recognize at first. A sudden sensitivity to light and sound may seem like the symptom of another medical condition. However, it could also be due to sensory...
3 common personal injury case causes
If you or someone you love recently sustained a personal injury, life can be understandably challenging; however, you are not alone. Despite the stressful medical bills, time out of work and other difficulties you may be facing, there are legal resources available...
Are you eligible for a former spouse’s Social Security?
Many people in Tennessee rely on Social Security retirement payments to help them finance the later stages of life. However, if you were planning to retire with a spouse and then your marriage ended, you may wonder whether you qualify for Social Security retirement...