A deposition is recorded testimony that either a plaintiff or defendant delivers before a Tennessee lawsuit goes to trial. The person delivering the deposition — or deponent — is under oath as if it were taking place in a courtroom. It can be nerve-wracking but you can protect yourself by knowing what to expect in […]
In 2015, the U.S. Coast Guard investigated 4,158 accidents involving 2,613 injuries, 626 deaths and roughly $42 million in property damage to property from recreational boating accidents. If you’ve been injured while recreationally boating in Tennessee waters, you may be entitled to significant compensation depending on the circumstances of your accident. Boating injuries often result […]
If you ever had a claim against an insurance company — yours or another person’s — it’s possible that the company discussed subrogation with you. While they may never have used that exact term, if they questioned how you were injured and who was responsible, that was actually what they were determining. Subrogation is a […]
Just about every day, we get into our cars and drive to work, to run errands, to pick up the kids at soccer practice or to meet up with friends for dinner. In many cases, we are more concerned with getting where we need to be on time than we are with who we are […]
Getting into a motor vehicle accident can be very upsetting. In the blink of an eye, you can find yourself dealing with unexpected hospital bills, police reports and insurance agents; on top of all this, you can be without a vehicle if it was completely wrecked or needs to be repaired. If you’re involved in […]
One of the first priorities that car accident victims and their families have in the aftermath of a crash is to figure out who was at fault for the accident. Not only is it completely natural to want to know what happened, but it can also be crucial to establish fault if a person wishes […]
Everyone wants to stay safe on the roads and should take all possible precautions to make sure that happens. However, if a car accident does happen to you, you may suffer personal injury with your vehicle sustaining damage. If so, there are key things that you will want to consider when looking at how to […]
People all across Knoxville are likely looking forward to the long holiday weekend ahead. Memorial Day is one of only a handful of holidays that allow people to enjoy a longer weekend and more time to relax. However, this extended break can come with some serious risks, particularly when it comes to road safety. According […]
We have often discussed issues relating to motorcycle accidents. The sad fact about these accidents is that the motorcycle rider is often severely injured. In really horrific cases, the motorcycle rider might die. We know that these motorcycle accidents are devastating to the motorcycle rider. We also know that the effect of the accident doesn’t […]
In Tennessee, any motorist with a valid Tennessee driver’s license is legally allowed to operate a motorized bicycle that is rated at 50cc or less. However, special licensing is required for any motor-driven cycle beyond that rating. Beginning at age 15, Tennessee residents are eligible to receive a special motorcycle learner permit, which is designed […]
