The Terry Law Firm Blog
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 […]
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 most out of your claim. […]
In cases where someone’s death is caused by another party’s negligent conduct – a drunk driving accident or a botched surgery, for example – the victim’s family can file a wrongful death lawsuit. A wrongful death lawsuit cannot bring back your loved one, but it can help you secure a degree of justice on their […]