A car accident can be a frightening, disorienting experience, especially if you suffered an injury as a result. If you were in a crash and are now experiencing back pain, follow these steps. Do I need medical care? You should seek immediate medical care if you have back pain following a car accident. Visit 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 […]
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 […]
Do I have to pay taxes on my car accident settlement? Yes and no, some portions of a car accident settlement are taxable. Whether you pay taxes depends on what type of damage awards you received in the settlement. For example, you may have to pay taxes on a settlement for your lost wages. However, you […]
Courts in Tennessee randomly select drivers from the state’s voter registration and Department of Motor Vehicles databases to serve as jurors in criminal and civil cases. Juries play a key role in the U.S. legal system. The Constitution ensures a fair trial for those accused of crimes or negligence by allowing a jury of their […]
After several years of coverage by the media, the American public is now considered to be on notice about the dangers of reading, sending or composing text messages while driving. Statistics like the study by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, which found such behavior triples one risk of being involved in a car accident, has […]
It is impossible to know how long it will take to get a settlement check from a car accident in Tennessee. While we try to get your money to you as quickly as possible, there are no guarantees. Things happen, even in the most straightforward cases. It is difficult to predict when an insurance company […]
A claim can still be pursued if the person who initially filed it later dies from a car accident. The deceased individual’s family members can continue the personal injury claim through a “survival action.” Family members can also file a wrongful death claim for losses they suffered because of their deceased family member. Surviving family members […]
If you suffered an injury in a car accident, there are several good reasons you should hire a car accident lawyer. A skilled lawyer can help you navigate the claims process to ensure that you receive the compensation you need to recover from your injuries. At OEB Law, PLLC, our car accident attorneys can help […]
