A commercial motor vehicle crash can have devastating consequences due to the severe injuries massive trucks can inflict on passenger car occupants. If you were harmed in a commercial vehicle accident, you need to seek compensation for your injuries and related losses. A commercial motor vehicle accident lawyer can give…

Uncovering who bears fault for a car accident can be complicated. Yet it is crucial in personal injury law because fault affects the compensation you could receive. As seasoned personal injury lawyers based in Morristown, Tennessee, with a family tradition of legal service since 1960, The Terry Law Firm has…

The answer is yes. Even if there is no police report for whatever reason, this will not prevent you from making a claim or filing a case. The best practice, however, is to obtain a police report by calling the local authorities immediately after the accident occurs. Do You Need…

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…

Tennessee has a lot to offer motorcyclists looking to explore the state on their bikes – from lush forests and beautiful rivers to spectacular mountains and thrilling switchback roads. The Terry Law Firm wants to help you enjoy all that the Volunteer State has to offer motorcycle riders, which is…

When you’re on someone else’s property, you generally assume that the property is free of hazards. When a property owner fails to maintain their property to ensure it is reasonably safe, and you get injured as a result, the owner could be liable for your injuries.  What should you do…

If you were involved in a car accident in Tennessee, you might be wondering how much money you can recover for your losses. Below, The Terry Law Firm discusses the factors that affect car accident settlements and the steps you can take – or should avoid – to get the…