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Tennessee is an at-fault state for car accidents.That means the driver who causes a car accident is financially responsible for the resulting damages, and injured victims pursue compensation from the at-fault driver's insurance company rather than their own. Unlike no-fault states, Tennessee does not require drivers to carry personal injury protection (PIP) insurance. Tennessee's...

Not all dog bites in Nashville are alike. Some leave no mark at all; others cause life-altering injuries. The Dunbar Dog Bite Scale helps evaluate the seriousness of a dog bite using a six-level system. Animal behaviorists, veterinarians, and animal control agencies regularly use this system to assess how dangerous a dog's behavior is....

A pre-existing condition does not bar you from compensation after a car accident. In many cases, it does not reduce what you can recover. If another driver caused your accident, you are entitled to full compensation for the harm the accident caused. That includes the aggravation or worsening of a condition you already had....

Tennessee requires all drivers of motor vehicles to maintain financial responsibility for the damages they cause to others. This means maintaining minimum liability insurance coverage that includes $25,000 for each injury or death in each accident, $50,000 for the total injuries or deaths in each accident, and $25,000 for property damage in each accident....

Keeping your child safe in your vehicle in the event of a crash is top of mind as a parent. However, installing and using a car seat isn’t as easy as you may think, and Tennessee car seat laws are strict. You may be tempted to let your older children get away without using...