Auto Accidents

For many, summer is the beginning of nice weather and vacations. However, for several parts of the country summer is an indicator of the beginning of hurricane season. Recently, a tropical depression by the name of Claudette caused devastation across several states. One devastating incident was a pileup on Interstate 65. The pileup left 10…

Cars, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, jeeps, all-terrain vehicles, and many types of trucks have one thing in common – they’re all susceptible to rollover accidents. Rollovers occur due to physical forces which cause the vehicle to fall to the side or flip over onto the roof of the car. Rollover accidents are often…

When you hear someone was involved in a car accident, it’s natural to think of a head-on crash or a rear-end collision. Or maybe you think of the front of one car striking the side of another car in a T-bone collision. The truth though is that many car crashes include cars getting so close…

Have you ever tried to balance on one foot? Unless you have incredible core strength, it is tough to maintain for more than a few seconds. That’s because our balance is designed to be shared across both of our feet. In fact, each part of our foot contributes an important role to our ability to…

Many car accidents occur due to a driver’s own negligence. Common examples include drivers who speed, drive while intoxicated, and drive while distracted. Drivers may also cause accidents because they violate local traffic laws. All drivers need to anticipate that other drivers may cause accidents for these very same reasons. While you can’t control how…

As a general rule, a driver who makes a left-hand turn does so at his/her own risk. This means when you make a left-hand turn, you better be extra cautious to make sure there’s no oncoming traffic or that you have enough space and time to make the turn before the traffic gets close. As…

Rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft are becoming more and more popular ways to get around Memphis, Jackson, and other nearby Tennessee locations. These services offer convenience such as scheduling the time for a pickup, choosing the type of vehicle you prefer, and picking a place for pickup. Uber and Lyft claim to have…

Compartment syndrome is a serious injury that occurs when pressure within the muscles builds to dangerous levels. The higher the pressure, the lower the blood flow throughout the body, which prevents oxygen and nutrients from reaching muscle and nerve cells. There are two types of compartment syndrome: acute and chronic. If you are suffering from…

Neck pain is a common result from car accidents, regardless of the level of severity of the crash. In some cases, victims may not even realize how severe their injuries are. Perhaps their pain was delayed by hours (or days), or perhaps they chose not to seek medical attention right after the crash. Any injury…

Unless the car wreck is very minor, meaning you don’t have any injuries or maybe you just have some bumps and bruises, you’re probably going to need a lawyer to handle your case. Those of you all from the Memphis area, you know how our roadways are. We have I-240 that circles the city; we…