The Hamilton Firm Blog

In Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II (2026), the United States Supreme Court ruled that brokers can be held liable for negligently hiring unsafe trucking companies. Shawn Montgomery was seriously injured in a truck accident, and he claimed that C.H. Robinson, a broker, failed to exercise reasonable care in selecting Caribe Transport, which had a poor…

Truck accidents are not like everyday car crashes. They involve larger vehicles, higher speeds, and more devastating consequences. If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident, securing an experienced trucking lawyer is essential. These attorneys understand the complex federal and state regulations that govern trucking, and they know how to…

At The Hamilton Firm, our commitment to our clients goes beyond securing financial compensation. While helping injured people recover what they are owed is essential, it is not the only measure of success. Where possible, our work is also focused on making meaningful changes that help protect others from being hurt in the future. Many law…

The Hamilton Firm is here to help those that are seriously injured as the result of the negligence of others. Many of our cases involve commercial motor vehicle crashes resulting a catastrophic injuries. We also handle car wreck claims, pedestrian injuries, bike wrecks, motorcycle wrecks, premises liability, rideshare cases involving Uber and Lyft, sexual assault…

If a defendant in a pending personal injury action dies during litigation in Tennessee, a substitution must be made for the deceased defendant.  The lawsuit does not abate if a party dies, but continues against the deceased party’s personal representative. T.C.A. §20-5-103.     The substitution of the party is controlled by Rule 25.01 T.R.C.P.   Either…

Big or small, we give your case the personal touch and ensure you receive fair and reasonable compensation for your injuries. If you have been injured as the result of the negligence of another driver, call The Hamilton Firm for a free consultation. Patrick Cruise is a board certified Truck Wreck Lawyer.

In a bellwether case, a Los Angeles jury found that Meta, Inc. (Facebook, Instagram) and Google (YouTube) were negligent in the design or operation of their social media platforms. The jury awarded $3 million in compensatory damages, with Meta liable for 70% and Google liable for 30% of the damages. The jury imposed a total…

If you’ve been involved in a car wreck in Chattanooga/Hamilton County Tennessee, what you do in the minutes and days afterward can make a major difference in your health, your financial recovery, and your legal case. At The Hamilton Firm, LLC, we help clients: If you or a loved one has been injured in a…

When you’ve been seriously injured, it’s easy to feel like just another case number—especially when you see law firms everywhere pouring money into flashy billboards, TV commercials, and online ads. At The Hamilton Firm, we’ve chosen a different path. We don’t spend money advertising—we spend money on you and your case. Putting Clients First, Not…