Bad Guy in Nashville Car Accident gets off easy

Drug using driver that causes crash gets off easy.

Nashville Motorcycle Victim Makes Good Recovery

Nashville motorcycle accident victim Macon Crutcher has made a good recovery after months of medical care. He's ready for a cross country ride.

Tennessee Truck accidents caused by corporate culture

Tennessee truck accidents are rarely caused by "rogue" drivers. What is more likely is that the driver has been allowed to engage in unsafe practices, sometimes practices that have been encouraged directly and indirectly by the trucking company.

Tennessee Auto Accident caused by fatigued driver on drugs

Tennessee car accidents are often connected to a driver's use of illegal or prescription drugs, and often driver fatigue from drug use makes them dangerous.

Fatigue Contributes to Many Tennessee Truck Accidents

Truck and tractor trailer accidents in Tennessee are often caused by driver fatigue, or fatigue is a contributing factor. Rules for tractor trailer drivers include "hours of service" that intended to force adequate rest periods.

Tennessee Workers Comp Claims Require Notice of Injury

Tennessee workers compensation claimants must give notice of their injury to their employer.

Traumatic Brain Injury - Long Term Consequences

Traumatic brain injury can have long term consequences that are not apparent, including increased risk for alzheimer disease.

Knee injuries and Cartilage damage from Tennessee Auto Accidents may be repaired.

As many as 900,000 people each year suffer damage to the cartilage in their knees. New, novel approaches may be successful in restoring the cartilage and helping people function normally.

Tennessee Workers Comp Attorney Comments on Fork Lift Operator Back Injuries

Tennessee fork lift operators can experience back injuries and Tennessee workers' compensation claims due to the whole body vibration that occurs during fork lift operation.

Tennessee Motorcycle Accidents - Why a non-DOT helmet?

Tennessee motorcycle accident victims should be wearing a helmet under Tennessee law, but is it a DOT approved helmet or something else? Almost 10% of riders wear non DOT helmets.

Tennessee Workers Comp Knee Injury and Knee Replacement

Knee injuries that occur on the job may require surgery and rehab, but ultimately allow a worker to return to his/her former job. Not always, though. Restrictions on activity after a knee injury are common, and when a knee replacement is required, a change of employment may be the only option.

Tennessee Car Accidents Caused by Drunk Drivers Too Often

Tennessee Car Accidents Involve Drunk Drivers who may or may not be charged with a DUI for causing an auto accident in Tennessee. The legal consequences may not be enough to keep the drunk driver off the road unless you take the initiative to sue the drunk driver for your Tennessee auto accident.

Injured while Driving for Your Employer?

   Do you drive for a living as an OTR trucker or a traveling sales person.  What if you're using the company car to run an errand for your employer and someone else causes a wreck?  Do you have a workers' compensation claim or a personal injury claim against the other driver?  In Tennessee, you have both.  If you were working in the course and scope of your employment at the time of the collision, you are entitled to claim workers' compensation benefits.  However, you also entitled to pursue a claim against the person that was responsible for the wreck.  
This can be a complicated process that involves different procedural rules and time restrictions.  For instance, if you pursue work comp benefits and a recovery from the person responsible for the wreck, you may have to reimburse the work comp company. There are also filing restrictions for a Tennessee Workers' Compensation Claim and a 1 year statute of limitations on a personal injury claim.  Don't miss out on all that you're entitled to receive because you weren't aware of your rights.
If you have been hurt while driving for your employer, contact us now.  We will advise you about the correct course of action to take and to what benefits you are entitled.

Neck and Back Pain Most Common Complaints after Car accidents in Tennessee

When car accidents occur people often walk away feeling that they got lucky. It's only later that they realize they have a neck or back injury, sometimes an injury that won't get better without time, treatment, and even surgery.

Tennessee Workers Compensation Covers Rotator Cuff Tears

Rotator cuff tears are a common workers compensation injury, and one that often requires surgery and rehabilitation.

Tennessee Motorcycle Accidents made worse by laying it down?

"Laying it down" may be more dangerous than keeping the motorcycle upright and braking.

Auto accidents in Tennessee caused by bad braking?

Avoiding a Tennessee auto accident may be possible if you use your ABS brakes correctly.

Lost your job in Tennessee after having a workers' comp case?

Tennessee workers' compensation entitles you to a reconsideration of your settlement if you lose your job.

Injured During Lunch Hour or on Break?

There are a lot of strong opinions about whether someone should be entitled to receive benefits if they are injured while on their lunch break.  A Maryland Court will be deciding that very issue.  In a recent case, a woman was injured while trying to retrieve a shampoo bottle from her car during her lunch break.   The Maryland Workers' Compensation Commission found that her injuries arose "out of and in the course of employment" and awarded workers' compensation benefits. The County wants the money returned.  

How would that case be decided in Tennessee?  In Tennessee, a worker on the employer's premises coming to/going from the work place is acting in the course of employment.  If the employer provides a parking area for its employees, that area is part of the employer's premises.  However, as a general rule, an injury that occurs while an employee is en route to/from work is not compensable.  

If an employee is injured on the employer's premises during a break provided by the employer, the injury is generally compensable. Moreover, even if the employee was injured at a place away from the employer's premises, if the location was selected for the convenience of the employer and if the activities were furthering/facilitating his employer's business, the employee should be entitled to workers' compensation benefits.  

During this time of year, when company parties and luncheons to celebrate the holiday season are the norm, have fun yet be careful as you celebrate with your co-workers!     

Concussions from car wrecks can cause brain injury

People in car or motorcycle accidents may have concussions whose symptoms seem mild, but have long term consequences.

Harley Recalls Over 100,000 bikes

Harley Davidson is recalling over 100,000 motorcycles due to a threat of gas leaks during collisions.

Tennessee Auto accidents from driving under the influence decrease

Auto accidents in Tennessee and nationwide that are caused by drunk driving, cause thousands of fatalities every year.

Prior Work Comp Settlement...Do you have a right to reconsideration?

GM employees who lose their jobs (and others) have the right to have a prior workers' compensation settlement re-opened.

Tennessee Motorcycle Accidents - Helmets Cannot Prevent All Brain Injuries

Motorcycle Helmets are an essential piece of safety equipment but they cannot prevent a rider from all brain injuries. If a rider loses oxygen to the brain, damage can occur even when the helmet and skull appear intact.

Does having a Tennessee car wreck affect your insurance rates?

Being involved in a Tennessee automobile wreck may or may not affect your insurance rates, it depends on several factors.