Tag Archives: Compensation
Thousands of Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles recalled
Tennessee residents who own Land Rover or Jaguar vehicles may be interested to learn about a recent vehicle recall that was announced. On Feb. 6, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced a recall of 104,000 cars due to faulty brakes and lights. Jaguar Land Rover North America is recalling 74,648 Range Rovers because… Read More »
Representing people injured by defective products
People in Tennessee who have been injured by a dangerous or defective product do not have to suffer alone. At our law firm, we help people who were injured by unsafe products to hold the product manufacturers accountable for their negligence. With over 60 years of combined legal experience, we are prepared to help… Read More »
Potential hazards of riding a motorcycle
A Tennessee motorcyclist typically has more worries than other motorists while on the road. First, a motorcyclist does not have any barriers between his or her bike and the ground. Second, those on a motorcycle may be hard to spot by other motorists. This can increase the risk of an accident between a motorcycle… Read More »
Some facts about driving while impaired in Tennessee
Every 51 minutes in the U.S., someone dies in an alcohol-related traffic accident. Crashes caused by drivers whose judgment is impaired by alcohol incur an annual cost of $59 billion. The problem is massive and includes the fact that in 2010, more than 1.4 million drivers were taken into custody for being under the… Read More »
Technology may make vehicles safer
Tennessee drivers may be interested to learn that in August 2012, the Department of Transportation rolled out a pilot program aimed at finding out whether vehicle-to-vehicle technology was viable. The test involved 3,000 cars and showed that the technology worked in real-world situations as well as between different makes of vehicle. Overall, it was… Read More »
Reducing the risk of serious injury in a car accident
Tennessee residents are likely aware that thousands of people are killed or seriously injured in motor vehicle collisions each year. Some of these accidents are unavoidable, but many others could be prevented if the drivers involved had been more vigilant and operated their vehicles in a manner appropriate to road conditions. The occupants of… Read More »
FDA cites risks of powder caffeine supplement
Tennessee residents should be warned that some legal products may still be dangerous, says the Food and Drug Administration. A commercially available product, purified powdered caffeine, has recently come under fire for its lethality in even small doses. Even though, as a supplement, the substance is not under jurisdiction of the FDA, some are… Read More »
Accident occurs at intersection, frequent crash site
Along with police investigators, the Tennessee Department of Transportation looked into a crash that occurred on Dec. 16 in Greenville. The accident involving a tractor-trailer took place at the intersection of U.S. 11E and Bridge Burners Boulevard, and the intersection was a frequent crash site, which lead to safety improvements completed by TDOT in… Read More »
90 reported injured by hot beverage brewers, recall announced
Tennessee residents who enjoy the ease and convenience of preparing their morning coffee or afternoon tea with a personal beverage-brewing machine may be interested in knowing that the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of more than 6.6 million brewing systems on Dec. 23. According to reports, the Keurig Green Mountain Mini… Read More »
Distracted driving and car accidents
Distracted driving is a big problem in Tennessee. Smartphones and electronic gadgets make it tempting for some drivers to keep their eyes off the road. When distracted driving leads to car accidents, serious injuries and death can be the result. If this occurs, legal action may be beneficial. Anything that pulls a driver’s attention… Read More »
