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Truck accidents can be some of the most severe and devastating accidents on the road. These accidents frequently result in life-altering injuries for all involved parties. While there are many different types of injuries that can be sustained in a truck accident, in this blog, we’ll be discussing some of the most common. 1. Traumatic…

Commercial truck drivers are essential to our economy and our daily lives. They transport goods and supplies nationwide, often covering thousands of miles in a single trip. However, accidents involving these large vehicles can result in severe injuries and even fatalities. Often, truck driver negligence is the cause of these crashes. 1. Driver Fatigue One…

None Being involved in a truck accident can be a traumatic experience, and the aftermath can be overwhelming. However, gathering evidence after a truck accident is crucial to support your personal injury claim and ensure you receive the compensation you deserve. In this blog post, we will discuss the key steps you should take to…

None Truck accidents are a major concern on the roads, as they often result in severe injuries and fatalities. Understanding the causes of these accidents is crucial in preventing them and ensuring the safety of all road users. In this blog post, we will discuss the top 5 causes of truck accidents and provide tangible…

None It depends! Under T.C.A. § 24-5-113(a), “medical, hospital or doctor bills” incurred due to an injury that are itemized in the complaint and attached as an exhibit are deemed to be “necessary and reasonable” as long as the total amount of the bills does not exceed $4000. And, under T.C.A. § 24-5-113(b): “ .…

None How Do You Choose the Best Lawyer for Your Case? You probably would not hire your family practice physician or PCP to perform brain surgery, and you probably should not hire a general practice lawyer, or a probate lawyer, tax lawyer or bankruptcy lawyer to handle a serious injury case. Every lawyer licensed in…

None Unfortunately, there are lawyers out there who will try to solicit cases, illegally and unethically. Those lawyers are usually unqualified to handle complex and serious cases. Unless you already know the lawyer, have been represented by the lawyer before, or have a family or close personal connection with the lawyer, he or she is…

None What is a “collateral source”? It is a source of payment or benefit that is not relevant to issue of legal liability and damages in a personal injury case. For example, an injured person may be covered under a group medical plan at work, or have an individual medical policy that covers some of…

None O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33 (d) (1) states that the “negligence or fault of a nonparty shall be considered if the plaintiff entered into a settlement agreement with the nonparty.” The statute does not address whether the amount of any settlement is admissible or whether the remaining defendants get any credit for settlement funds paid by…

None Plaintiffs usually fare well in FELA cases, which provide compensation for railroad employees injured on the job. Unlike state workers compensation systems, however, which are no-fault systems, under FELA, the plaintiff must prove some negligence on the part of the railroad in causing the injury. In Spencer v. Norfolk Southern Railway Co. 2014 Tenn.…