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When it comes to the pursuit of justice after the wrongful death of someone close to you, it’s likely that an infinite number of questions will be running through your mind. Although we can’t answer all of those questions here, we can focus on two common questions that personal injury attorneys hear from new and current clients.

If we here in Tennessee can count on one thing during the holiday season, it is this: More people are out driving to shopping centers and to visit family. Many of these people are in a big hurry. When you put these things together, you have the perfect environment for car accidents.

While many American states have accepted the nonmedical use of marijuana, Tennessee remains steadfastly against recreational drug use. As such, many of the items linked to the use and possession of drugs are also illegal. This means that you could face arrest if law enforcement catches you with paraphernalia.

Whether it is a defective drug, a faulty auto part or simply a dangerous household product, your first instinct after suffering injury is to dispose of the product. As product liability attorneys, we want you to know that this is a mistake and may have a negative effect on any legal solution you may wish to pursue.

When a workplace accident occurs, it is up to the employee to prove that it was an on-the-job accident before they can qualify for workers compensation. This is typically done by building up a preponderance of evidence. This evidence will usually include documenting key factors relating to the accident and presenting witness testimony. However, what if there was no witness around to vouch for the accident? While it is more difficult to prove a workplace injury case without a witness, it can certainly be done.

Carelessness, negligence and reckless behaviors often lead to personal injury for innocent victims. Examples of negligent events that cause such injury include car accidents, medical malpractice, slips-and-falls and defective products. Unfortunately, even the most clear-cut cases of personal injury must be proven in a legal setting before victims or the families of victims can achieve success.

A motorcyclist is dead after a tragic accident in Tennessee. Police recently released more information about the accident, although the investigation remains ongoing.

Suffering an injury in a workplace accident affects employees and their families in many ways. In severe injuries, medical treatment and sometimes even physical rehabilitation may be necessary to recover fully. Many injuries also mean missing work for a time, sometimes just for a few days and other times for weeks or months.

Cold and flu season is just around the corner. Soon, people across the country will be experiencing the symptoms associated with these illnesses, and that includes truck drivers and other motor vehicle operators.

Facing a physical injury due to an individual’s action or inaction is unacceptable under Tennessee law. Perhaps a distracted driver crashed into you, you slipped and fell on an unmaintained storefront, or you faced extreme burns due to a house fire caused by faulty electricity. Under Tennessee law, you have the authority to bring a civil lawsuit to claim substantial damages due to the negligent action of another individual.