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Posted in Workers' compensation on November 18, 2011

I previously posted that General Motors and the UAW ratified their agreement that included plans to bring back GM workers to the Spring Hill plant. Many of my GM employee clients have been waiting on this day. Some have retired, others have transferred and still others have been patiently waiting but eagerly anticipating more automobile… read more

Posted in Social Security Disability on October 11, 2011

Our Nashville Social Security Benefits attorney Wayne Crim is often asked, “Where do I apply for benefits?” Applying for disability benefits is a lot like filling out an application, at least at the initial stage. You can file in person at your local social security office, over the phone or online here. It is probably… read more

Posted in Workers' compensation on September 28, 2011

The United Auto Workers has announced that it has ratified its contract with General Motors. You can read about the deal announced today here. As part of this package, the GM assembly plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee will re-open and hopefully our friends in the auto industry and all of the subsidiaries that supply GM… read more

Posted in Social Security Disability,Workers' compensation on September 21, 2011

I am proud to report to our General Motors’ workers compensation clients that the Maury County Circuit Court recently made a landmark ruling in one of my cases. Many autoworkers know that General Motors filed bankruptcy in 2009 and sold its company in a bankruptcy sale to a new company to create “New GM.” That… read more

Posted in Personal Injury on June 16, 2011

An insurance website recently interviewed Nashville injury attorney Jonathan Williams regarding driver safety. You can see the story here. Question #1: What type of driver (inexperienced, rushed, distracted, other?) is the most dangerous on the road today? Why? Jonathan: Definitely distracted drivers. The types of distractions increase all of the time. 20 years ago we… read more

Posted in Eminent domain and condemnation,Real estate on May 16, 2011

Condemnation is a constant fear for many homeowners and businesses in Franklin and Brentwood. Williamson County’s growth leads to bigger, wider roads. The Tennessean reports that the City of Franklin has approved plans to condemn property along Hillsboro Road Mack Hatcher Road in Williamson County so that it can be widened. Our condemnation and eminent… read more

Posted in Car accidents on April 13, 2011

Distracted driving in Tennessee is dangerous. The United States Department of Transportation has produced a nice website, The Faces of Distracted Driving, which highlights the problem. The site has interesting statistics and compelling stories. In 2009, 5,474 people were killed in U.S. roadways and an estimated additional 448,000 were injured in motor vehicle crashes that… read more

Posted in Car accidents on April 11, 2011

The Tennessee Department of Safety has compiled a nice list of top ten driver safety laws in Tennessee. Violation of one of these laws is negligence per se. That means the legislature has determined that you are negligent if you violate these laws but the specific act of negligence must be the cause of the… read more

Posted in Social Security Disability on April 4, 2011

Our firm represents people applying for Social Security Disability benefits. The process is filled with traps, therefore if you have to file, you need an aggressive Nashville disability lawyer. The Social Security Administration provides assistance to people with disabilities under two different programs. Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (SSDI) may be paid to you and… read more

Posted in Car accidents on April 1, 2011

As a Nashville injury lawyer, I have met with a lot of Tennesseans injured in a car wreck. A car or motorcycle crash usually occurs when a driver doesn’t pay attention. It is careless to take your eyes of the road. In these cases, I develop a theme, the rule, that a driver has to… read more