Year: 2024
A motorcycle crash might seem identical to a car accident to most people. But if you sustained injuries in a Tennessee motorcycle crash, you probably know that’s not true. Several factors distinguish motorcycle accidents from car accidents, and we understand those crucial differences at The Terry Law Firm. This article highlights some of the key […]
Have you suffered whiplash because of a car accident that someone else caused? If so, you could be entitled to compensation in a personal injury claim. How much you could expect to get in a whiplash settlement will depend on a number of factors specific to your case, including the severity of your injuries, the […]
If you’ve been hurt in an accident and someone else is to blame for it, you can file an insurance claim or lawsuit against that person and demand they compensate you for the harm they caused. To succeed, you will need strong evidence demonstrating fault and how the crash caused your injuries. Evidence like videos, […]
Some people use the terms “crash” and “accident” as if they mean the same thing. Nothing is wrong with doing that, especially if you are using the terms in everyday, casual conversation. However, in personal injury law, the terms carry very different meanings. An auto accident typically refers to a motor vehicle collision that occurred due to […]
Broadside collisions, also called T-bone accidents or side impacts, occur when the front of one car strikes the side of another car traveling perpendicular to it. Because vehicles provide less occupant protection on the sides than in the front and rear, people sitting on the side of the vehicle that sustains the impact are more […]
One in seven serious injury crashes in Tennessee in a recent 12-month period involved a drunk driver, and half of DUI accidents statewide resulted in injury or death, according to the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security. While an individual hurt in an accident caused by a drunk driver has the right to pursue […]
When a tractor-trailer or other large truck swerves out of its lane and causes a crash, severe injuries can result. If this happens to you, you may be confused about what to do next. Our experienced lane departure truck accident lawyers can guide you through the claims process and help you pursue the compensation you […]
Tennessee’s mandatory child restraint law allows children ages 9 and up to sit in the front seat of a motor vehicle, though it is advisable for children to ride in the rear seat until age 13. Children under 9 may ride up front if the vehicle, such as some pickups, lacks a rear seat. However, […]
As humans, most of us instinctively want to help others when there is an emergency or when others are in need. Unfortunately, some people fear that if they help others and something goes wrong, they’ll be held legally and financially responsible for injuries or other harm. For example, CPR can save a life. Yet, did […]
If someone else has injured you, they could owe you compensation for what you’ve suffered. However, getting fair compensation can become quite challenging if the injury involved the aggravation of a pre-existing medical condition – that is, if your injury worsened an underlying health issue that you had before the accident. The at-fault party’s insurance company or defense team might argue […]