Tag Archives: Clinton Personal Injury Attorney
Uninsured Motorist Coverage May Not Cover All Situations
Tennessee law requires all automobile insurance policies to offer uninsured motorist coverage. As the name suggests, this coverage pays benefits if you are in an accident with another vehicle that lacks insurance. Ideally, this would mean someone injured by another driver’s negligence would never go uncompensated, but unfortunately, there are gaps in the legal… Read More »
The Law Gets Tougher on Unisured Drivers, but Limits Still Too Low
Most of us are aware that the law requires us to have auto insurance in order to drive in Tennessee. Since 1977, the Tennessee Financial Responsibility Law has required drivers to have at least $25,000 per person in liability insurance coverage, up to $50,000 total per occurrence. What this means is that, if you… Read More »
Tennessee Court Says Noncustodial Parents May Have Right to Sue on Children’s Behalf
Every parent fears their child getting hurt in an accident. And when you believe someone else is to blame for your child’s injuries, you naturally want to hold the responsible parties accountable. But sometimes the law presents complications, such as when two parents disagree on whether to proceed with a potential civil lawsuit. A… Read More »
Can Both Drivers Be Held Responsible for a Car Accident?
When you get into a car accident, your first instinct is often to blame the other driver. And of course, the other driver thinks you caused the accident. If this finger pointing leads to personal injury litigation, it is then up to a jury to figure out who was actually responsible. And in many… Read More »
Is an Employer Liable for an Employee Injured During a Robbery?
Workers’ compensation provides benefits for employees injured “in the course of employment.” Obviously, this means an employer is liable when an employee is injured at work. But what about cases where an employee is not at their normal work station or outside the employer’s property? Tennessee courts recognize what is known as the “street-risk”… Read More »
Can You Sue the Government If a Federal Employee Causes Your Car Accident?
When it comes to determining liability for a car accident, a driver’s employer may be held responsible under Tennessee law for acts of their employees. For example, if a delivery van driver is reckless and hits another car while traveling his route, the victim can seek damages against the delivery company. But what happens… Read More »
