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• posted: Aug. 30, 2022
• L. Carter Masengill
• Personal Injury
• Dog Bites,  Strict Liability

In Tennessee, a dog owner has an obligation to keep their dog under reasonable control and to keep it from running loose. If a dog that is not properly restrained Read More

• posted: Jul. 30, 2022
• L. Carter Masengill
• Personal Injury
• Auto Accidents,  Delayed Injury

A motor vehicle accident can produce a shock to your system. Your body senses danger and floods your system with hormones like adrenaline and endorphins that can mask pain from Read More

• posted: Jun. 30, 2022
• Daniel D. Coughlin
• Criminal Defense
• theft,  misdemeanor

A misdemeanor might not put you behind bars for life, but you can still face serious penalties and be forced to live with a criminal record that can make it Read More

• posted: May 30, 2022
• Daniel D. Coughlin
• Auto Accidents
• dangerous road conditions,  Bristol accidents

Northeast Tennessee is picturesque and a beautiful place to drive, but it also has its share of dangerous roads and intersections. The Tri-Cities area in particular has several Interstate and Read More

• posted: Apr. 30, 2022
• Daniel D. Coughlin
• Auto Accidents
• car wrecks,  fractures

There were more than 192,000 auto accidents on Tennessee roads in 2021, according to the state Department of Transportation. These crashes left more than 31,000 people injured, over 6,000 of Read More

• posted: Feb. 16, 2022
• Daniel D. Coughlin
• Personal Injury
• modified comparative negligence,  motorcycle accidents,  helmet laws

In Tennessee, all motorcycle riders, including passengers, are required to wear helmets that meet federal safety standards. Not only can lack of a proper helmet result in serious harm to Read More

• posted: Feb. 16, 2022
• Daniel D. Coughlin
• Personal Injury
• breach of regulations,  FMCSA regulation

Some of the worst accidents on Tennessee roads involve heavy commercial trucks, often resulting in severe injuries to occupants of other vehicles. Fixing the blame for these accidents can be Read More

• posted: Feb. 16, 2022
• Daniel D. Coughlin
• Personal Injury
• damages,  pain and suffering,  catastrophic injuries,  per diem,  multiplier method

If you were injured in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to recover damages in a personal injury lawsuit. In addition to compensation for your Read More

• posted: Jan. 13, 2022
• Daniel D. Coughlin
• Auto Accidents
• modified comparative negligence,  at-fault insurance,  multi-vehicle accidents

Multi-vehicle accidents, sometimes known as pileups, happen all too often on Tennessee’s highways and freeways. These types of crashes typically result when an initial collision creates a hazard that other Read More

• posted: Jan. 13, 2022
• Daniel D. Coughlin
• Social Security Disability
• Social Security Administration,  appeals,  substantial gainful activity,  disability claim

Individuals who are unable to work due to a severe and debilitating medical condition are entitled to apply for compensation from Social Security Disability Insurance. However, there are strict criteria Read More