Police chases are dangerous and can create a lot of collateral damage due to the police vehicle’s speed and impact. They can be especially hazardous to pedestrians and other drivers. Although there are state and national procedures in place to help prevent these types of accidents, an estimated one person a day died from 1996 …
Memphis has seen a dramatic rise in fatalities from car accidents, with more than 228 fatal accidents and counting in 2020, according to the Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security. Additionally, Shelby county is only second in the state for the most recorded crashes per year. If you or a loved one suffered injuries …
Side-impact collisions are a special type of accident that can be highly dangerous for passengers and drivers. Although most vehicles have side-impact safety measures, they are not as effective as the safety measures that protect the front and rear of a vehicle. A serious collision could result in frame damage, which will total a car …
You may feel completely betrayed if you put your life into the hands of a medical practitioner you trusted, only to be negligently injured in turn. No one expects their condition to worsen after receiving medical care, so victims of medical malpractice might feel especially shocked and dismayed. Further, medical malpractice injuries range in severity, …
Hit and run accidents are frightening and can leave accident victims alone without help, sometimes making the situation much worse. Tennessee’s law mandates that those involved in a car accident must stay at the scene and exchange telephone numbers, insurance information, etc. If you are suffering because of a hit and run in Memphis or …
While a failure to yield ticket may come with a small fine, the damages they can cause in an accident are numerous. When a driver fails to yield the right of way, and you are the victim of their negligence, you may be eligible for compensation. These accidents can cause broken bones, head injuries, whiplash, …
Distracted driving happens in various ways and can be difficult to prove without the right evidence. However, if you can prove that the other driver was distracted and this negligence caused the accident and your injuries, you may be able to get compensation. Getting the help of a Memphis distracted driving accident lawyer may be …
Being in a car accident is disconcerting, stressful, and may leave you with a large amount of financial repercussions. If your accident was a direct result of negligence, then you may be able to recover compensation to cover the medical bills, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering that you endured. At Ben Crump …
All motor vehicle operators in Nashville, Tennessee have a responsibility to abide by road safety laws, and when they fail to do so, may be held liable for any accidents that may ensue. Anyone who has been involved in a car crash caused by a driver who was not paying full attention to the road …
