Who Can Be Held Responsible for Car Accidents?
Posted in Aggressive Driving,Car Accident,Distracted Driving,Drunk Driving,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on November 17, 2014
Who Can Be Held Responsible for Car Accidents? After a car accident that wasn’t your fault, the most important thing to determine is who caused the accident. Often times, finding out who is responsible for the collision is a complicated process, as there may be multiple circumstances and parties to blame. If you’ve been injured… read more
Two Students Killed, Two Injured in Sumner County Semi-Truck Accident
Posted in Truck Wreck on November 17, 2014
Earlier this month in Sumner County, two teens were killed and another two injured when the vehicle they were riding in was struck by a semi-truck on Highway 109. According to a report by one local news source, the accident occurred near the intersection of Highway 109 and Old Highway 109 around 6:15 on a… read more
5 Common Causes of Auto Accidents
Posted in Car Accident,Distracted Driving,Drunk Driving,Personal Injury on November 14, 2014
5 Common Causes of Auto Accidents Auto accidents can happen at any time without warning. Although most drivers take extra care to drive carefully and watch out for other vehicles, all it takes is a brief moment of distraction, a small patch of water or ice, or a reaction time that’s a split second too… read more
5 Common Injuries Caused by Car Accidents
Posted in Car Accident,Personal Injury on November 13, 2014
5 Common Injuries Caused by Car Accidents Because of the high levels of force generated in car accidents, drivers and passengers who are involved in collisions can suffer injuries ranging from minor cuts and bruises to life-threatening emergencies. At Matt Hardin Law, our Murfreesboro auto accident attorneys know that all auto accident-related injuries have the… read more
Top 5 Reasons to Call a Nashville Auto Accident Attorney
Posted in Car Accident,Personal Injury on November 12, 2014
If you were recently involved in a car accident, getting your life back on track can be difficult—especially if you suffered serious injuries and you’re too hurt to go back to work. Without the steady paycheck you depend on, your medical bills may start piling up and you may begin to feel overwhelmed. At Matt… read more
One Dead, One Injured in Hamblen County Car Accident
Posted in Car Accident on November 9, 2014
Earlier this week in Hamblen County, one man lost his life and another was seriously injured after the driver of a car lost control on a wet roadway. According to a report by one local news source, the driver was near the intersection of Shinbone Road and Slop Creek Road, near Morristown, when the accident occurred…. read more
Suit Dismissed Against Tennessee-Based Movie Theater Chain, Regal Cinemas
Posted in Personal Injury,Premises Liability,Wrongful Death on November 5, 2014
Last January, a young man with Down Syndrome was killed by police officers moonlighting as security guards in a Baltimore movie theater when he tried to sneak into a movie without a valid ticket. According to news reports released at the time, the police officers handcuffed the nearly 300-pound man, dragged him out of the… read more
Deer Accidents Increasingly Common During Fall Months
Posted in Car Accident,Insurance Issues,Personal Injury on November 3, 2014
It is a fear of many who drive at night: coming across an seemingly innocent deer on the side of the road that happens to jut out right in front of you as you pass by, causing a serious accident. Even though many of us have probably not had to deal with the dangers, stresses,… read more
$38 Million Quality-of-Care Settlement Reached in Multi-State Nursing Home Case
Posted in Nursing Home Negligence,Personal Injury on October 29, 2014
Extendicare Health Services is one of the largest nursing home operators in North America. In the United States, Extendicare has 156 nursing home facilities that can accommodate up to 15,000 seniors. However, according to one recent news post, Extendicare agreed to pay out one of the largest settlements ever in the industry. Evidently, the federal… read more
Rear-End Accident Kills Five-Year-Old Tennessee Boy
Posted in Car Accident,Distracted Driving on October 27, 2014
Earlier this month in Leesburg, Florida, a tragic accident claimed the life of a young Tennessee boy when the car in which he was riding was rear-ended. According to a report by Click Orlando, the accident involved a 2010 Kia Soul with three passengers inside and a bucket truck owned by Sumpter Electric Cooperative. Evidently,… read more
