On behalf of Jenkins Dedmon Hayes Law Group LLP | Oct 16, 2020 | Firm News
You deserve the money you need to put your life back together. However, trucking companies, owner-operators and insurers may see your recovery as a threat to their livelihoods. Whether it is right or wrong, large claims often see significant opposition. It usually is...
On behalf of Jenkins Dedmon Hayes Law Group LLP | Sep 27, 2020 | Firm News
Your car probably has a few safety features, including seat belts and airbags. In a collision, these safety features may save your life. Unfortunately, though, they may also cause you to sustain internal injuries. If your torso collides with your seat belt, air bag or...
On behalf of Jenkins Dedmon Hayes Law Group LLP | Sep 25, 2020 | Firm News
Tennessee has more than its fair share of steep hills, and if you find yourself traveling downhill ahead of a semitruck, you may feel anxious. Many commercial truck crashes are the result of air brake failure issues. When a truck’s brakes fail to work as intended, it...
On behalf of Jenkins Dedmon Hayes Law Group LLP | Sep 2, 2020 | Firm News
Riding a motorcycle through the beautiful countryside of Tennessee is a fantastic time, but there is no doubt that riding a motorcycle carries risks that writing in a traditional passenger vehicle does not. Namely, wearing proper safety gear on the back of a...
On behalf of Jenkins Dedmon Hayes Law Group LLP | Aug 26, 2020 | Firm News
Sadly, the above question’s answer is yes. You can suffer a spinal cord injury in a trucking accident that could paralyze you, forcing you to use a wheelchair for the rest of your life. Your spinal cord represents the all-important information highway between your...
On behalf of Jenkins Dedmon Hayes Law Group LLP | Aug 6, 2020 | Firm News
Driving safe is not a matter of designated days, it is a lifestyle choice where the best-case scenario is that you continue to make it to your destinations safely and on time, and the worst-case scenarios include injuries that last with you for years or even the rest...
On behalf of Jenkins Dedmon Hayes Law Group LLP | Jul 30, 2020 | Firm News
Experiencing a car accident may leave you feeling anxious about driving again. Even more challenging is if your children also experienced the collision. Overcoming the apprehension of driving and feeling confident again may require time and a bit of effort. Replacing...
On behalf of Jenkins Dedmon Hayes Law Group LLP | Jul 23, 2020 | Firm News
Most residents in Tennessee have likely heard, read or seen reports about serious accidents involving semi-trucks or other large commercial vehicles like the recent incident on Interstate 40 in Hickman County. News Channel 5 Nashville indicates that a tractor-trailer...
On behalf of Jenkins Dedmon Hayes Law Group LLP | Jul 21, 2020 | Firm News
Driving a semi-truck involves a high level of responsibility because when trucks and passenger vehicles collide, the people in the smaller vehicles are the ones most likely to suffer serious injuries or fatalities. Unfortunately, research about how often truck drivers...
On behalf of Jenkins Dedmon Hayes Law Group LLP | Jul 1, 2020 | Firm News
Tennessee drivers like you understand the risk of distracted driving. At the same time, you know that it is sometimes necessary to use handheld devices in the car. For example, many people use GPS apps on their phones. They use this rather than onboard navigational...
