An Overview of Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Tennessee
- posted: Feb. 28, 2018
- Motorcycle Accidents
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 Read More
Legal Options When You’re Injured as a Motorcycle Passenger
- posted: Jan. 28, 2018
- Motorcycle Accidents
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 Read More
Determining Liability in a Slip and Fall Accident
- posted: Dec. 28, 2017
- Personal Injury
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 Read More
Comparative Negligence Rules Apply to Your Slip and Fall Case
- posted: Nov. 28, 2017
- Personal Injury
In a Tennessee slip and fall case, the court will consider whether any carelessness on your part contributed to your accident and resulting injury. Tennessee is a comparative negligence state, Read More
An Overview of Dog Bite Laws in Tennessee
- posted: Oct. 28, 2017
- Personal Injury
Tennessee has its own set of dog bite laws that impose strict liability in some cases, and “one bite” liability rules in others. These laws are outlined in Section 44-8-413 Read More
Who Qualifies for Social Security Disability
- posted: Sep. 28, 2017
- Social Security Disability
Seeking disability benefits can be daunting. Only about 25 percent of all disability claims in Tennessee get approved at the level of the initial claim or disability application, one of Read More
Filing a Wrongful Death Claim in Tennessee
- posted: Sep. 28, 2017
- Personal Injury
The state of Tennessee defines wrongful death as any fatality caused by “injuries received from another” or by “the wrongful omission, or killing by another.” The state treats this type Read More
How to File for Social Security Disability
- posted: Aug. 28, 2017
- Social Security Disability
The first step to securing Social Security disability benefits in Tennessee is preparing and filing your application. You may file via phone or in person at your local Social Security Read More
The Statute of Limitations for Filing an Accident Lawsuit in Tennessee
- posted: Jul. 28, 2017
- Personal Injury
Tennessee, like every other state in the nation, has a limit on the amount of time in which you can file a lawsuit against a responsible party after you suffer Read More
When Can a Tennessee Plaintiff Get Punitive Damages in a Personal Injury Case?
- posted: Jun. 15, 2017
- Personal Injury
When Can a Tennessee Plaintiff Get Punitive Damages in a Personal Injury Case? There are several categories of damages an injured plaintiff can claim in a lawsuit. Special damages refer to Read More
