Recent Blog Posts
Can A Judge Be Removed From A Case?
Although in a Tennessee personal injury case, it is the jury that will make most of the decisions that resolve factual disputes, the judge still has a large say in the legal decisions that happen in trial. Think of the judge as the “gatekeeper,” ruling what the jury will get to consider or not… Read More »
Gravesite Injury Case Gets New Life
Although no personal injury case is easy or routine, it is certainly true that there are some kinds of cases that happen over and over again. Attorneys who practice personal injury law are probably used to handling car accidents, slip and falls, malpractice, or premises liability type cases. But every now and then, there’s… Read More »
Coefficient Of Friction In Slip And Fall Cases
Many of us know what friction is. But you may not be aware how it plays into a personal injury case. Friction—specifically the friction between your shoes and the ground—can be a major issue in a personal injury slip and fall case. Coefficient of Friction Simply put, friction, or coefficient of friction, as it… Read More »
Be Careful Of Evidence That Is Too Prejudicial
By definition, almost all evidence in a personal injury case is prejudicial. That means every piece of evidence either favors one side, or disfavors (works against) the other side. The whole point in putting on evidence in a case is to make your side look better, and make the other side look wrong or… Read More »
How Does Paralysis Happen?
Spinal cord injuries, and paralysis, are some of the most devastating injuries that an accident victim can sustain. But what causes paralysis? How is it that some people injure their back and walk away from the accident (or at least, walk again at some point), while others never walk again? The Anatomy of the… Read More »
Risks And Liability For ATV Accidents
Recreation is supposed to be fun, but in some instances it can be dangerous. Things like speed, adventure, and different terrain can hold excitement for the mere fact it is dangerous. Such is the case with a very popular activity, particularly in the Tennessee mountains: riding on an all terrain vehicle, or ATV. The… Read More »
What Is A Liability Medicare Set Aside?
Let’s say that you have an injury case, and Medicare pays some of your medical expenses. You settle your case, pay back any doctors money that they are owed, deduct attorneys fees, and you’re done — the rest of the money is yours, right? Well, not so fast. Medicare will want a piece of… Read More »
Your Car Likely Has A “Black Box,” And It Can Be Accessed And Used
You may have heard of an airplane’s black box. After an accident, the black box is usually located, and it contains vital data about what the airplane was doing right before the accident. From settings to speed to what the pilots were saying—everything is recorded on the black box. The information on the black… Read More »
How Do Lane Change Accidents Happen?
When you think of a car accident you probably think of a car that hits you from the side, or straight on, or a rear end accident. But lane change accidents are just as common, and in some cases can also be just as dangerous. How Lane Change Accidents Happen Lane change accidents can… Read More »