You were in a minor fender bender recently while driving Tennessee's roads. You felt fine in the incident's immediate aftermath, but does that mean you have nothing to worry about? Metro Healthcare Partners explains delayed injury symptoms common after car accidents....
Can you get justice against a trucker who kills a family member?
The law may be able to provide justice for you if someone causes the death of a family member. For example, the state might pursue criminal charges or traffic charges. However, suing someone — bringing a complaint in civil court, that is — has a different purpose. ...
How does drowsiness affect drivers?
As a driver in Tennessee, you know it is important to stay safe on the road. One of the best ways you can help yourself is by being in top form when you get behind the wheel. This means getting proper rest before driving. But just how damaging is it if you decide to...
How does a TBI affect your emotions and behavior?
A traumatic brain injury or TBI can occur due to an impact or jolt of a car accident. TBIs can have a variety of complications, including that you may suddenly feel different from the person that you used to be. You may experience mood swings, outbursts or other...
3 things that you may help you avoid being seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident
Even the safest drivers are vulnerable to motor vehicle accidents. It may seem as though driving carefully simply isn’t enough to protect you and your loved ones from an accident caused by another driver. However, there are a few things that you can do to reduce your...
What should I know about slip and fall accidents?
The term "slip and fall" actually covers a range of different types of falling accidents. They all involved some type of misstep when walking, such as a slip, trip or stumble, which results in a fall. The slip and fall accident is incredibly common and exposes...
Car accidents and brain injuries
One frequent consequence of motor vehicle accidents is an injury to the brain. Traumatic brain injuries occur when there is a jolt or blow to the head that damages brain function. For some victims who suffer from a TBI, the symptoms are mild and go away after a short...
4 ways to protect your injury claim
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...
Punctured lungs are possible in car accidents
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...
Almost 30% of semitruck crashes result from air brake failure
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...