When large commercial trucks get into accidents with consumer vehicles, the results are often devastating. Unfortunately for many drivers, the widespread prevalence of large commercial trucks throughout our highways and interstates leads many drivers to grow a little too comfortable when sharing the road, and they may not always remain aware of the risks of driving near commercial vehicles. When these accidents do occur, the victims often do not know how to respond or how to protect themselves in the aftermath.
An attorney can start protecting you at the scene of an accident
The inexperience of a teenage driver could prove deadly
Tennessee parents all across the state both dread and look forward to their teenagers being able to get a driver's license. It's a sign of independence and often seen as a rite of passage. On the other hand, it marks a time when parents can no longer protect their children from the hazards of driving.
Important info needed to file for Social Security Disability
Suffering an injury or illness at work can create quite a stressful situation for you and your family. You could find yourself out of work for an extended period due to your injury or illness. If this is the case you should file for Social Security Disability (SSD) in order to continue to pay the bills. Here is the information you will need in order to file a claim in Knoxville.
Bipartisan bill introduced to prevent fatal underride crashes
An underride crash occurs when a vehicle slides underneath a large truck, such as a tractor-trailer, in a collision. According to a report the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were 114 fatalities in underride crashes in Tennessee from 1994 to 2015. While that number might not be as high as you might expect, it is too high for those families who have lost a loved one in an underride crash.
Why is the trucking log such an important document?
Truck drivers all over Tennessee and the country are required to complete a document known as the trucking log. This document is kept on a clipboard in every truck that hits the roads and must be filled out by the driver on a regular basis. So, why is the trucking log such an important document? We will tackle this question in today's post.
Common medical malpractice injuries
Suffering an injury due to the negligence of your doctor or other medical professional is a difficult situation to deal with in Knoxville. No patient should have to endure an illness or injury because his or her doctor did not properly handle surgery or care. Today, we will take a look at the most common medical malpractice injuries.
