By L. Carter Massengill | Published September 13, 2018 | Posted in Personal Injury | Comments Off on Compensation for Wrongful Death Resulting from Vehicle Accidents
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⟩ Compensation for Wrongful Death Resulting from Vehicle Accidents
Statistics show that driving or riding in a motor vehicle has become increasingly dangerous. Despite improved safety technology in vehicles, driver safety awareness and defensive driving programs, vehicle related fatalities continue to rise in the US. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), US vehicle fatalities in 2017 exceeded 40,000 for the second straight year. Read More
Read MoreSlip and Fall Accidents: Leading Cause of Hospital Visits But How Is Fault Determined?
Slips and falls account for more than 8 million hospital emergency visits and are ranked as the leading cause of hospital visits (21.3% of all visits), according to the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI). Floors and flooring materials contribute directly to more than 2 million fall injuries each year, according to statistics from the Consumer Read More
Read MoreMost Harmful Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle registrations in the United States have grown overall for the past two decades. While there has been a small decline in recent years of riders (––, mostly among Boomers who fueled the Big Bike cruising craze getting to an age where they can no longer ride), there are other sectors that are growing, such Read More
Read MoreDo I Really Need A Personal Injury Attorney?
So, you’ve been in an accident of some kind, an auto crash or perhaps you slipped and fell, and your injuries are severe. It’s fairly clear in this scenario that you will need the services of a personal injury attorney. The fact that you will be responsible for significant medical expense and perhaps loss of Read More
Read MoreInsurance Fault Laws in Tennessee
Tennessee is a fault state when it comes to car accidents. This means whoever was mostly at fault for a crash is the one who is financially and legally liable for any injuries or property damage that occur as a result. The at-fault party (or his or her insurance company) must provide compensation for losses Read More
Read MoreImportant Regulations Affecting Truck Accident Cases in Tennessee
Truck drivers in Tennessee are legally bound to follow strict state and federal regulations. Below are descriptions of just a few of the state laws associated with the trucking industry, including how they impact truck accident injury claims: Vehicle size and weight – No commercial vehicle in Tennessee may weigh more than 80,000 pounds. A violation Read More
Read MoreWho Is Liable in a Truck Accident Case?
When a truck accident occurs, there are many different individuals or organizations who could be considered liable for the injuries a victim sustains. These include the following: The driver of the truck The owner of the truck The company that leased the truck or trailer form the owner The manufacturer of the truck or various parts Read More
Read MoreAn Overview of Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Tennessee
In Tennessee, almost everyone who rides on a motorcycle is legally required to wear a helmet. That helmet must meet the federal standards found in 49 CFR 571.218. If the driver or passenger of the motorcycle is at least 21 years old, the helmet must meet the following requirements: Ventilation airways may penetrate the helmet’s Read More
Read MoreLegal Options When You’re Injured as a Motorcycle Passenger
If you are injured in an accident as a motorcycle passenger, you may wish to consider your legal options. In fact, you may even have more options available to you than the motorcyclist himself. Because Tennessee is a “fault” state for accident and insurance claims, you are not limited to simply filing a claim with Read More
Read MoreDetermining Liability in a Slip and Fall Accident
If you sustain an injury in a slip and fall accident on someone else’s property, you may be able to file a personal injury claim against the owner and/or operator/caretaker of that property. To recover compensation for your injuries, you must be able to prove the other party was liable for your injuries. For the Read More
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