Not all drivers obey traffic laws as strenuously as they should. The failure to obey traffic signs and signals can result in serious accidents. A car accident that took place in Tennessee last week came as a direct result of a driver’s failure to obey the rules of the road and left two people injured.
Construction jobs can be hazardous, and accidents in the workplace can be the cause of serious injury or even the loss of life. But some work sites seem to be more prone to serious accidents than others. A bridge in Tennessee that has been under construction for some time has been the site of multiple
Dangerous roads can lead to serious injuries. The State of Tennessee, as well as the 96 counties that make up the State and scores of municipalities, assume the responsibility of designing, constructing and maintaining tens of thousands of miles of roadways throughout the State of Tennessee. Unfortunately, from time to time, citizens using these roadways
Negligent driving is a common cause of car accidents in Tennessee and the rest of the country. Drivers who are intoxicated or texting on a cell phone put other motorists in immediate danger. These irresponsible drivers can cause great pain to families if they injure or kill someone in an accident. This was the unfortunate
The General Assembly passed a workers compensation reform bill that will have vast implications for workers in Tennessee. The bill, which applies to injuries on or after July 1, 2011, narrows the definition of “injury” by requiring it be caused by a specific incident or set of incidents arising out of and in the course of
A Knoxville man has died from critical injuries after an accident in Anderson County, Tennessee. The car accident involved four vehicles and took place around 4:30 p.m. on May 13 near Turkey Road on the Clinton Highway. The Tennessee Highway Patrol reported that an 18-year-old male from Lake City was driving his pickup truck on
Social Security Disability benefits can affect amounts recovered under other federal, state, and/or private benefit policies. First, amounts received under Title II can affect a claimant’s eligibility for SSI benefits under the federal statutes or can at least reduce those amounts to a smaller amount. Since SSI is a needs-based calculation, it does not matter where
Car accidents happen every day, but it’s not every day that an officer of the law is on the receiving end of a collision. A Knoxville police officer was injured in a car accident on Northshore Road on Saturday. According to reports from the Knoxville Police Department, the officer, the driver, and the passenger of
individuals may be eligible for Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for hereditary or degenerative neurological disorders. Affected people may qualify under Listing 11.17 of Part 404, Subpart P, Appendix 1 or under Step Five of the sequential decision-making process because of their reduced Residual Functional Capacity resulting from the neurological disorder. Listing 11.17 reads as
Motorcycles can be dangerous if not used carefully and may result in injury or loss of life. This can be the case even when things are carefully planned out and executed. A member of our community in Dickson, Tennessee, was unfortunate enough to have just that happen to him last Saturday night. The officer had
When you are suffering from a serious personal injury, an experienced lawyer can be of great assistance and look out for your rights. Tennessee’s legal system can be confusing and intimidating, with a unique set of rules and a language of its own. An attorney who understands the law and the process can help you