Toyota has issued a number of recalls over the past few years – more than six million in April alone, and another two million in June – and things don’t seem to be improving. The problem? Three separate brake defects which affect a number of their models, including: Corolla Auris Corolla Rumion Crown Crown Majesta [...]
There are an awful lot of advertisements for lawyers out there, don’t you think? Between the television ads and the billboards and the websites, it can be hard to choose the right personal injury attorney for your specific needs. There are, however, some things you can do to help narrow down your search for the [...]
Some of the most important steps are taken right after an accident occurs. That’s because important information and evidence can be lost in the shuffle, and because sometimes our memories of an accident can get a little hazy over time. If you or your loved one gets into an accident – especially one where an [...]
A tragic accident in Oklahoma this September led to the premature death of four college softball players when their van was hit by a tractor-trailer. The driver admitted to being distracted by something in his truck, which resulted in him crossing over the median and crashing into an oncoming lane of traffic. Rachel Hitt, a [...]
When people hear the words “birth injuries,” they usually assume the worst: permanent brain damage, paralysis or deformities. While each of these outcomes is heartbreaking, there are some birth injuries that are less conspicuous and yet still dangerous, and they happen in hospitals every day. We wanted to make you aware of some other types [...]
Personal injury lawyers always talk about their clients being entitled to compensation for their injuries – but what, exactly, does that include? What kind of injuries can you actually claim compensation for in a lawsuit? We’ve created a list of the types of compensation an injury victim can claim after an accident. It’s important to [...]
When you’ve been hurt, you have enough on your mind to worry about without the additional confusion that may come from speaking with lawyers. There are a lot of words, phrases and acronyms that will be thrown about (during the initial steps and then later, during settlement negotiations or a trial), and it can make [...]
Personal injury lawsuits sometimes get a bad reputation because most people don’t really know what “counts” as a personal injury. After all, sometimes an accident really is just an accident. The defining element of a personal injury lawsuit is fault: whose actions (or inactions) resulted in your injury? And were those actions (or inactions) caused [...]
The beginning of a new school year is always exciting – even if you don’t particularly want to go back! But a school and its grounds can be potentially dangerous places, and injuries can happen. We want your kids to be safe and sound this year, so we’ve compiled a list of helpful tips for [...]
It’s generally common knowledge that personal injury victims can sue for certain kinds of damages. Those damages fall into two main categories: economic damages, and non-economic damages. Economic damages relate to your expenses – medical bills, lost wages, car repair bills, funeral bills or future earning capacity are some examples – and in Tennessee, you [...]
