The Terry Law Firm Blog
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 is essential to understand how […]
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 when you ride in Tennessee. […]
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 might be sufficient for relatively […]
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 trauma can lead to a […]
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 why we’ve compiled a list […]
There is a reason many large commercial trucks have stickers warning other drivers that the vehicle makes wide right turns. In certain circumstances, passenger vehicles can become trapped in a truck’s turning radius, potentially leading to a collision that can cause severe injuries to the car’s occupants. But who is at fault for a wide […]
Covid-19 has had a significant effect on Social Security Disability claims. Not only has it created new disabilities that keep people from returning to work, but it has also changed how disability claims are processed. SSA is still developing its policies on how they evaluate Covid-based disabilities, and this will continue to change as research […]
If you have an injury or illness that is going to keep you out of work, filing for Social Security Disability benefits may be a good option for you. The initial application for disability benefits is filed online and requests personal and financial information, as well as 15 years of work history. A separate portion […]
Even though people only do one-quarter of their driving at night, half of all traffic deaths happen in the evening hours, according to the National Safety Council (NSC). Why is driving at night more dangerous? What makes nighttime driving so dangerous, and what can you do if a negligent driver hits you after dark? At […]
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 when you’re injured? What steps […]