Do I Have to File a Report After a “Minor” Car Accident?

Many people experience at least one “minor” car accident during their lifetime. For instance, you may have accidentally bumped into the back of the vehicle in front of you in close traffic when it came to an unexpected and sudden stop. Or perhaps someone bumps into you while pulling out of a parking spot. Do…

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Tennessee Doctors Can Earn Big Bucks by Denying Disability Claims

Doctors in Tennessee are being contracted to review claims submitted by Tennesseans for Social Security Disability benefits, with many of them reviewing thousands of cases per year for high payouts. The doctors are hired by the State of Tennessee’s Disability Determination Services, and there are roughly 50 of these doctors who conduct the reviews throughout…

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Distracted Driving Laws in Tennessee

 The distracted driving laws in Tennessee have been around for a long time, but it seems like more recently with cellphones and texting, and things like that, the drivers are becoming more and more distracted. So the simple law in Tennessee is that you have to pay attention to the roadway. And if you…

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Are Personal Injury Lawyers Worth the Cost?

It depends. I get calls sometimes from people that have relatively minor problems, and I will say to them, “A lawyer cannot solve $1,000 problem. A lawyer can only make $1,000 problem become a $2,000 problem.” So there is certainly a point at which the answer is that a lawyer cannot help, but anything over…

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If I Hit a Someone on an Electric Scooter, Am I Liable for Damages?

Travel by electric scooter is becoming an increasingly popular form of transportation in cities throughout the United States. Companies such as Bird and Lime are renting their e-scooters to riders everywhere; even the rideshare company Lyft is getting into the game. This increase in popularity also brings with it an increase in the risk for…

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Deadly Bus Crash on I-30 Leaves One Child Dead, and 45 People Injured

Today, our hearts are breaking for the families and players of the Orange Mound Youth Association. A charter bus traveling in Arkansas, and owned by Scott Shuttle Service in Somerville, crashed: at this time, one child has died, and 40-45 people (mostly elementary school-aged children) have been admitted to hospitals in Arkansas. Per FOX 13:…

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Tennessee’s Caps on Medical Liability Damages

People who suffer catastrophic injuries or serious injuries due to medical malpractice often have substantial costs associated with their care. Just a brief stay in a hospital can easily cost tens of thousands of dollars. Full compensation for any type of medical error includes payments for the following: Doctors’ bills and the costs of staying…

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