The aftermath of a car accident can be frightening and disorienting. If you’re injured in a crash, it is crucial to keep your wits about you as much as possible and to take the necessary steps immediately afterward to protect your rights and your injury claim if you need to…

Driving is an indispensable part of nearly every Tennessean’s life. We’ve got to use a car to get around, and we hope we’ll be able to do so safely. Unfortunately, collisions still happen on a regular basis. It’s impossible to guarantee your safety when you take to the roadways every…

In light of the recent concerns regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19 ), we at The Terry Law Firm would like to assure everyone that we are taking precautions to minimize your health risk when you visit our offices in Morristown or Greeneville. All offices are on strict orders to use hand…

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulates the number of hours a truck driver may drive per day and the number of hours they may work per week. These rules and regulations, which were established for the safety of the drivers and others on the road, limit how much time a truck…

A car accident occurs every 10 seconds in the U.S., According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). While some accidents are only minor “fender benders” that do not result in serious injury to either party, some – particularly those caused by speeding or distracted driving – ultimately prove…

Every car owner wants to know that their vehicle is safe and reliable. A car’s age, model, and safety features all make a difference in how safe it is to drive and how much protection is provided in the event of a collision. Vehicle manufacturers routinely test and implement new…

There is currently a shortage of about 60,000 truck drivers at trucking companies across the United States, according to the American Trucking Associations (ATA), USA Today reported earlier this year. Truck driver shortages can have a significant impact on the truckers who are currently on the road as their employers…

Car accidents are a major cause of death in the United States. Roughly 40,000 people died from motor vehicle crashes in 2018. Speeding is one of the leading causes of fatal car accidents in the U.S. People who choose to ignore posted speed limits or drive to fast for conditions…

Summer is officially over, and children in Tennessee and all across the country back in school. While this is normally an exciting time for parents and children, tragedy can strike if parents, motorists, and bus drivers aren’t paying full attention to the road and to children getting on or off…

There is usually a long backlog of applications for Social Security disability (SSD) benefits that creates a lengthy wait for many applicants. The Social Security Administration (SSA) implemented the Compassionate Allowances program in 2008 in an effort to reduce the wait for people with conditions that clearly qualify as disabilities…