Tennessee Supreme Court Upholds $750,000 Cap on Noneconomic Damages
- posted: Apr. 30, 2020
- Personal Injury
In a February 26, 2020 decision, McClay v. Airport Management Services, LLC, the Tennessee Supreme Court held that the state’s statutory limit, or cap, on noneconomic damages in most civil Read More
Drop in Car Crashes, Spike in Bicycle Accidents Linked to Coronavirus
- posted: Apr. 28, 2020
- Auto Accidents
Once Americans came to understand how deadly the coronavirus can be and how easily it is passed from person to person, transportation habits changed. Not only did people drastically curtail Read More
How Is Comparative Fault Measured in Tennessee Pedestrian Accident Cases?
- posted: Mar. 30, 2020
- Auto Accidents
When pedestrians and cars collide, it’s always the person on foot who’s hurt. Yet, while pedestrian accidents are usually attributed to driver carelessness, some cases can involve shared liability. Pedestrians Read More
How Are Assets Divided in a Tennessee Divorce?
- posted: Feb. 29, 2020
- Family Law
Tennessee is an equitable distribution state, which means that most property acquired during the marriage by either spouse is divided fairly — though not necessarily equally — when they divorce. Read More
How Can Damages be Recovered After a Single-Car Accident in Tennessee?
- posted: Jan. 30, 2020
- Auto Accidents
If you have been injured in car crash, either as a driver or passenger, it’s vital to understand your potential rights to monetary compensation. When no other vehicle was involved, Read More
Why Are Social Security Disability Benefits Commonly Denied or Terminated?
- posted: Dec. 30, 2019
- Social Security Disability
A long-term disability due to an accident or illness could put you and your loved ones in serious financial straits. If you’re unable to work or have had to take Read More
Does Tennessee Law Limit Recovery of Personal Injury Damages?
- posted: Nov. 30, 2019
- Personal Injury
If you’re hurt in an accident, you can sue the parties whose negligence you claim was the cause. Compensation can be sought to cover your medical bills, missed work, rehabilitation Read More
How is Liability Shared for a Truck Accident in Tennessee?
- posted: Oct. 30, 2019
- Truck Accidents
Accidents involving tractor trailers and other large commercial trucks can be disastrous due to the vehicles’ size and weight, with resulting injuries likely to be serious or fatal. What’s more, Read More
Can You Recover Emotional Distress Damages for a Wrongful Death?
- posted: Sep. 30, 2019
- Personal Injury
If you lost a spouse, parent or child due to the negligent or deliberate conduct of another person, you may sue that person for wrongful death, essentially standing the shoes Read More
When and Where Can You Recover for Tennessee Dog Bite Injuries?
- posted: Aug. 30, 2019
- Personal Injury
More than 800,000 dog bites occur each year nationwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If you are attacked by another person’s aggressive dog through no fault Read More