Knoxville Personal Injury Law Blog
Could you have PTSD after your car accident?
After your recent car accident, you had a physician look you over to ensure you did not sustain injuries. Nothing major came back, but you still feel "off." While you may feel fine physically, the accident may have injured you mentally and emotionally. Determine if...
Truck crash causes severe injuries for motorcyclists
More so than any other vehicle on the road in Tennessee, motorcycles are especially prone to dangerous accidents with larger automobiles. In the case of trucks, these collisions can be deadly or life-threatening. Pileup on the road According to a report from Knoxville...
Boating-related injuries and deaths in Tennessee
Many parts of Tennessee, including the Knoxville area, have lots of lakes, rivers and other waterways where people can canoe, kayak or otherwise enjoy the water. This is especially true in the warmer summer months. Unfortunately, with summer boating also comes serious...
North Knox County auto accident injures four
On June 19, four people were hospitalized -- one in serious condition -- following a motor vehicle accident in North Knox County. The collision took place on Maynardville Highway. The two-vehicle crash took place at approximately quarter to five in the afternoon. The...
Is it worth it to file a personal injury claim?
When someone's reckless or negligent actions result in you receiving a personal injury, there can be some uncertainty about what you need to recover. Insurance companies may act fast to convince you to accept their initial offer, and tell you that lawyers only make...
Common causes of spinal cord injuries
Many residents of Knoxville probably just know that spinal cord injuries are serious affairs. One’s spinal cord, which runs down the back, serves as the main communication channel between the brain and the rest of the body. When it gets damaged, the brain can no...
New tech may make life easier for spinal cord injury victims
Those individuals who suffer catastrophic injuries have a hard road ahead of them. The physical pain and limitations can be stressful and frustrating, making even the simplest of everyday tasks nearly impossible. In addition, these individuals also often have to...
Even moderate drinking can lead to a car crash
Summer is a time that many chose to drink, whether it is at a family barbecue, a special holiday such as the Fourth of July or even simply drinking in their own backyard. However, when drinking is combined with driving, the result can be a catastrophic car accident...
Traffic fatalities, common injuries and angle crashes
The National Safety Council collects data of all kinds about motor vehicle crashes as does the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security. In general, traffic fatalities and injuries were down slightly in 2019 but motorists must be alert to the possibility...
Government surveys can reveal valuable information
Tennessee nursing homes which accept Medicare or Medicaid patients, like those throughout the country, have to submit to periodic inspections. These regular surveys by government officials, which also involve on-site visits, record reviews and the like, focus on both...
