How You Get Paid for the Damage to Your Car After a Crash?
Whether you own a brand-new SUV, a well-used sedan, or any other type of car, after a car accident you might need to get the car fixed or replaced. The question of who pays for those repairs depends upon who is responsible, and the type of insurance involved. If you caused the accident, then you…
Read MoreCan You Sell Another Person’s Belongings Without His or Her Consent?
Imagine that you have done work for your company, but never paid for it. After weeks of asking the boss for your pay, you decide that, if your boss won’t pay you, you’ll simply take X amount of tolls from a worksite that are worth the cost of the pay you should have received, and…
Read MoreThe Different Types of Premises Liability Claims
Property owners in Tennessee owe a duty to make their property safe to anyone who has a right to be on their property. The property liability laws apply to commercial businesses, nonprofits, organizations, and homeowners. Generally, if a property owner is aware of a dangerous condition or has reason to be aware of unsafe conditions,…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Drowsy Driving Were Confirmed in a New Study
Science Daily recently profiled a study based on data from the US Department of Transportation (US DOT). The study analyzed over 5,000 vehicle collisions with the aim of determining how sleep affected the likelihood of a car accident. The study was performed because tired drowsy are dangerous drivers. Per the research, drowsy drivers: Lack the…
Read MoreDifferences between Federal and State Crimes
Experienced Tennessee criminal defense lawyers represent defendants at both the federal level and the state law. Many of the strategies and defenses that apply at the federal level apply at the state level and vice-versa. For example, defendants can argue that their 5th Amendment right against self-incrimination, or their 4th Amendment protection against unreasonable searches…
Read MoreVoir Dire in Personal Injury Cases
The jury selection process is one of the most important parts of any trial. A jury that listens and doesn’t have preconceived notions is more likely to render a fair verdict. In Tennessee, the attorneys for the plaintiffs and the defendants have the right to ask prospective jurors questions to determine if they can serve…
Read MoreJudge or Jury – Which Trial Option is Better When You’re Facing Criminal Charges?
Most people, when they think of trials, assume that there will be a judge and 12 jurors in charge of their fates. However, not every trial requires a jury; bench trials are held in front of a judge, who decides the outcome of your case. Your lawyer should review the pros and cons of having…
Read MoreIn Truck Accident Cases, Who Else Is Liable Besides the Driver?
When truck accidents happened due to a rollover, driver fatigue, a cargo spill, or other reasons, the driver is the primary defendant – but he or she may not be the only one. Truck accident lawyers also work to determine who else might be liable. Often, the defendant truck driver doesn’t have enough insurance to…
Read MoreTN Supreme Court Rules DUI Testing Fees Are Constitutional
It has been six years since a Chattanooga woman filed a lawsuit disputing the Constitutionality of DUI testing fees in Tennessee. On August 24, 2018, the Tennessee Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, finding that the $250 fine associated with DUI testing was within the law. According to the Memphis…
Read MoreWhat is “Pain and Suffering” in a Personal Injury Claim?
One of the things we talk about in our blogs is how injury victims may be entitled to compensation for “pain and suffering.” But what does that mean, in the context of a lawsuit? Exactly how much pain must a person be in, and how much suffering must he or she do, before it is…
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