Car Accidents

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 At-Fault…

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. Those…

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 a…

As warm weather draws people outdoors for pool parties, barbecues, and boat rides, alcohol is often part of the mix. But no stretch of the summer sees more of these celebrations than the Fourth of July and the days surrounding it. This year, the Fourth of July falls on a Saturday, but even when it…

Nashville is one of the world’s most traffic-congested cities, according to the INRIX 2025 Global Traffic Scorecard. Per the scorecard, Nashville ranks 30th worldwide and 12th in the United States in terms of traffic congestion. Additionally, the scorecard indicated that Nashville drivers lost approximately 65 hours to traffic congestion in 2025, with an estimated cost…

If you feel like car crashes in Nashville have skyrocketed recently, you’re not alone. According to a recent traffic study conducted by iSelect, Tennessee ranks among the top five most dangerous states to drive in.  iSelect used data from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) and looked at nearly 130,000 fatal crashes nationwide within the last…

An accident report provides detailed information that you will need to complete your insurance claim. While you do not have to obtain one, it is wise to do so. You should make sure the information in your report is accurate. You also want to use this as a tool to help you build your case….

Drowsy driving can be nearly as risky as driving while under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Being tired is common for many people in and around Nashville. Yet, no matter how hard you work or play, being attentive and fully aware of your surroundings behind the wheel is imperative to protecting yourself and others….

Texting while driving is a highly dangerous action that equates to driving with your eyes closed for even just a few seconds. Texting while driving is one of the most common types of distracted driving. If injured by a distracted driver, speak with a Nashville car accident attorney about your case. Take a look at…

Nashville is a busy city with numerous interstates, dozens of highly commercial districts, and long corridors of open roadways. Throughout the city, there are numerous dangerous roadways and intersections where the risk of being in a car accident is higher than in other areas. You may know them as roads where everyone seems to be…