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If a mechanic’s oversight or carelessness caused your accident and damages, you are generally entitled to compensation. Car repair shops typically carry insurance for these types of claims. Consulting with an auto repair lawyer can be crucial, however, as proving negligence and recovering your due may be challenging when a mechanic is at fault for your accident....

If you are looking to recover an aggravated injury settlement after a car accident, you will require relevant and clear evidence. The evidence should detail the nature and extent of your pre-existing condition before the accident and the effect of the accident injuries on your pre-existing condition.

It is summer, and while you are running errands, you decide to kick off your flip flops or shoes and drive barefoot. If you suddenly ask yourself whether it is legal to drive barefoot in Tennessee, you can rest assured that yes, driving barefoot is legal. In fact, there are no laws making barefoot driving illegal anywhere in the United States. However, some municipalities might have ordinances prohibiting barefoot driving. Therefore, if you insist on driving barefoot....

Shoulders on highways and interstates should not be used for parking or stopping by any motorist, including commercial truck drivers. Shoulders should be kept free for emergency situations that make a stop on the shoulder necessary. Unfortunately, large commercial trucks illegally parked on a shoulder can cause tragic accidents....

Although asking questions before hiring a personal injury attorney is crucial, perhaps the most important factor in deciding on an attorney is having trust in them, and knowing that they will fight strongly for what you deserve. A first consultation is an excellent way to get to know....

Failing to report an accident to the insurance company right away can also make it harder later on if you need to involve them due to the non-payment of the driver. If you suffered significant damages and another driver does not want to go through insurance, you need to protect your legal rights.

Mistakes with your auto insurance claim can be devastating, particularly if you have incurred steep costs for medical treatments, loss of wages, car damage, and other losses. In theory, the at-fault party’s insurance company should reimburse victims appropriately....

If you suffered soft tissue injuries in a car accident that happened as a result of another driver’s fault, and are now left with damages, you should consider consulting with a car accident attorney. You could potentially recover compensation for your medical bills and other expenses....

An accident with a truck can be traumatic, physically painful, and costly. However, victims may have several avenues for pursuing damages, including a negligent driver, trucking company, or another third party. Trucking companies typically send a trucking quick response team to the accident scene immediately to gather crucial time-sensitive evidence....

Vacationing in a recreational vehicle (RV) is becoming increasingly popular. Some individuals even choose to live in an RV full time, traveling the country. According to the RV Industry Association, sales of RVs have seen a strong increase in the past year. This means that the United States is likely to see an ever-increasing number of RVs on our roads. However, driving an RV can be much more challenging than driving a passenger car and the dangers of accidents with RVs are ever-present....

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), most motor vehicle crashes happen due to driver-related causes such as drunk driving, distracted driving, speeding, and other reckless behaviors. Motor vehicle owners are generally responsible....

Car accidents are a common occurrence and can cause significant pain and suffering for victims. Many victims endure serious physical and emotional damage which lasts long after the accident occurs. Herniated discs from car accidents are serious, potentially life-altering injuries. If you sustained a herniated disc or other spinal injuries....

Rollover accidents are relatively rare, but they are more deadly than the average car accident. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, rollover accidents only happen to about three percent of vehicles in crashes, but they cause about one in three of all vehicle occupant deaths. Victims of rollover accidents should understand their right to seek fair and just compensation. If you or a loved one suffered serious injury or death....

Negligent or reckless actions can cause serious injury or death to other people. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 173,000 people died in 2019 because of accidents or other unintentional injuries. Learn the differences between a personal injury vs. wrongful death claim....

Tire failure accidents are a common occurrence that can have devastating results. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that in 2017, 738 people died in tire-related car accidents in the United States. Thousands of others were injured in car accidents because of tire failures. Car accident victims should know and understand their right....

The thought of preparing for a deposition can feel overwhelming. A deposition is a vital part of a case as it is the pre-trial oral testimony that a witness takes under oath. Depositions are important to the entire case. Before your deposition, it is essential to prepare....

Amazon is one of the fastest-growing delivery services in the United States. To meet consumer demand for quick delivery on a large scale, Amazon is putting more delivery drivers on the road, and potentially putting motorists at an increased risk of being injured in an Amazon delivery van accident. Delivery drivers are often pressured to deliver hundreds....

Aggressive driving puts lives in danger and can have devastating consequences. The AAA Foundation found that aggressive driving was a factor in up to 56% of fatal crashes. Victims or their families are often faced with severe injuries, costly medical bills, and lost wages following aggressive driving accidents....

Video cameras are commonly used in everyday life, whether it is for professional or residential monitoring. Most parking lots, stores, some objects, and even have cameras. While this may sound a bit daunting, it can prove beneficial in the case of a car accident claim. According to Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, in 2019 alone, there were 846 people who died....

According to the National Safety Council, approximately 4.5 million medically-consulted injuries from motor-vehicle accidents occurred in the United States in 2019. While people frequently associate severe head injuries or spinal cord damage to car accidents, knee injuries resulting from car accidents are more common than one might think. The knee is one of the most vulnerable body parts when involved in a car accident....

Learn how the experienced attorneys at Labrum Law Firm at (615) 338-9500 can help you with your case on a contingency fee model, at Labrum Law Firm you will never pay a dime, unless we win your case!

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, multiple-vehicle crashes caused 48% of the fatalities resulting from motor-vehicle accidents in 2018. Multi-car pile-up accidents occur when more than three vehicles collide with each other in an accident. They are usually caused on busy roads or expressways. Due to the high traffic and high speed....

The National Highway Safety Traffic Administration (NHTSA) reports that every day approximately 30 people die in drunk-driving accidents, which equals to one person every 50 minutes. While experiencing an accident can be traumatic in itself, the victim’s trauma may increase further after realizing that the accident....

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reports that T-bone accidents accounted for 27% of total fatalities in vehicle crashes in 2018. Also known as “side-impact collisions” or “broadside collisions'', T-bone accidents occur when the collision between both vehicles is perpendicular, and where the front of one vehicle crashes into the side of another vehicle....

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reports that more than one hit and run accident happens every minute in the United States. The National Highway for Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) defines a hit and run accident as an accident where the driver causes an accident and then leaves the scene of that accident. Hit and run accidents can also incur criminal liability for the driver....