Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) can be devastating and have life-altering consequences. An SCI can occur when the spinal cord is damaged, disrupting communication between the brain and other body parts. When this communication pathway is severed, it can cause a range of motor, sensory, cognitive, emotional, and autonomic problems. It…

Many motorcycle and bicycle riders prefer to avoid wearing helmets while riding for various reasons. However, riders may not understand when Tennessee law requires them to wear a helmet on a motorcycle or bicycle. If you own a motorcycle or bike, you need to know whether you need a helmet…

Umbrella insurance is optional coverage that supplements your basic auto, homeowners’, and other insurance coverage. It can protect your income and assets if you are at fault for an accident. When you shop for any type of insurance, your primary consideration is whether it will meet your needs. Basic policies…

The brain can suffer major blunt-force trauma in a motor vehicle crash. The trauma may come from a person’s head striking the steering wheel, dashboard, or other hard interior surfaces, or it may result from the brain violently being jostled about within the skull upon impact. For many people, the…