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Deadly car wreck and motorcycle accidents are on the rise in Tennessee
Posted in Car accidents,Motorcycle accidents on May 9, 2012
The Tennessean reported today that the more than 300 people have died since January 1 this year on Tennessee roadways. Car wreck fatalities are up more than 13 percent for the same period last year. Prior to this year, the number of deaths from automobile collisions was declining. The article states that TDOT has identified… read more
I was injured in a Tennessee car accident and my doctor says I have degenerative disc disease in my neck. Can I still recover for my injuries?
Posted in Car accidents on April 30, 2012
As a Nashville injury attorney, I have handled many cases where someone injured their neck in a car accident. These types of injuries can be associated with headaches, soreness, stiffness, arm pain and weakness. This is a common injury from a car wreck because the head and neck and not protected in a collision and… read more
I was in a car accident but the other driver does not have enough insurance. Now what?
Posted in Car accidents on April 27, 2012
Automobile accidents happen every day all across middle Tennessee. Unfortunately, many drivers involved in Tennessee car wrecks carry minimal or no liability insurance. These situations require an experienced car accident attorney. Tennessee insurance law requires a driver to only have at least $25,000 for injury and $15,000 for property damage. So, what does that mean… read more
Inexperienced driving can lead to tragic car wrecks
Posted in Car accidents on April 24, 2012
Many of our Nashville injury attorney blog posts focus on the dangers of distracted driving in Tennessee. One cause of distraction is basic inexperience behind the wheel. The Tennessean reported today on the dangers teenage drivers face by highlighting the story of a young lady who was seriously injured in a Brentwood car wreck. Regarding… read more
Truck strikes boat at Bass Pro Shops in Nashville – Injures three
Posted in Truck Accidents on February 24, 2012
A truck skipped a curb and struck a boat and trailer today in the Nashville parking lot of Bass Pro Shop. The Tennessean reported the story here. The three people injured were from Illinois and luckily, the Tennessean reports, their injuries are not life threatening. This personal injury car wreck reminded me that the traditional… read more
Alcohol Related Car Wrecks Rise During the Holiday Season
Posted in Car accidents on December 15, 2011
Andy Williams got it right; it is the most wonderful time of the year! However, it is also the busiest time of the year. Between holiday parties and people frantically hopping from store to store trying to find the perfect present, Tennessee roadways are jammed packed. Car accidents are surely to follow. According to a… read more
Would there be fewer Tennessee car wrecks if it were illegal to use a cell phone while driving?
Posted in Car accidents on December 13, 2011
The Federal Government says yes. Drivers easily get distracted while using cell phones. Texting while driving is illegal in Tennessee but merely talking is not. Not now. But talking on a phone can still be careless. Therefore, in every Tennessee personal injury case involving a car accident, I always ask if the at-fault driver was… read more
Will my employer be affected if file a Tennessee work comp claim for my on the job injury?
Posted in Workers' compensation on November 27, 2011
Recently I talked to a friend who had been hurt at work in Tennessee. He was in the hospital for three days. He asked me if he needed an attorney for a work comp claim and told me he was concerned about making his employer pay for his medical bills. He did not know that… read more
Happy Thanksgiving and safe travels!
Posted in Personal Injury on November 24, 2011
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the Nashville injury and business law firm of Larry R. Williams, PLLC. We all know that there will be more cars on the road this weekend than any other time of the year. DUI car wrecks and distracted driving incidents spike every year around Thanksgiving. So be safe,… read more
Why did I receive mail from doctors and lawyers after my car accident?
Posted in Car accidents,Motorcycle accidents,Personal Injury on November 23, 2011
The short answer is because the Tennessee accident report is a public record and they need work. Although there are ethical rules regarding attorney solicitation of this type of case, the rules do not out-right prohibit direct mail solicitation from a Tennessee attorney. If you have been injured in an automobile accident or motorcyle wreck… read more