Category: Tennessee
Tennessee’s Dog Bite and Dog Leash Laws
January 5th, 2022 by Attorney John Colvin
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, 38.4% of all households (or 48,255,413 homes) in the United States have one or more dogs. There is no question – Americans love dogs. But what happens when man’s best friend isn’t so friendly? In Tennessee, dog owners can be held responsible if their dog bites another person. […]
How Fault is Determined in a Premises Liability Case in Winchester, TN
August 5th, 2020 by Attorney John Colvin
Under Tennessee’s premises liability laws, property owners and property occupiers may be held liable for injuries/accidents that occur on their land. You may be wondering: What do you need to do to prove fault in a premises liability case? The short answer is that you need strong supporting evidence that demonstrates a property owner’s negligence […]
What Effect Has COVID-19 Had on Social Security Disability Benefits in Winchester, TN?
July 22nd, 2020 by Attorney John Colvin
As of July 21st, 2020, the Tennessee Department of Health reports that 79,754 cases of COVID-19 have already been confirmed in the state. There is some evidence that the outbreak is continuing to accelerate in our region. You may be wondering: Will COVID-19 impact my ability to get SSDI or SSI benefits? Below, our Tennessee […]
Who Determines Fault in an Winchester, TN Auto Accident
July 9th, 2020 by Attorney John Colvin
Motor vehicle accidents are a serious public safety issue in our region. Even if you are a safe, careful, and thoughtful driver, there is always a risk that you could be involved in a serious crash. According to data published by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, there were 204,772 collisions reported in […]
I Was Injured by a Defective Product, Who is Liablein Winchester, TN ?
June 10th, 2020 by Attorney John Colvin
Manufacturers and sellers have a legal responsibility to ensure that their products are reasonably safe for consumers. Dangerous and defective products should not make it to the market. A company should not put its bottom line before the health and well-being of ordinary people. Under Tennessee law (Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-28), injured victims can […]
Will COVID-19 Affect My Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits in Winchester, TN?
May 6th, 2020 by Attorney John Colvin
According to data provided by the Tennessee Department of Health, nearly 11,000 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the state as of the end of April. This figure represents just a small portion of the more 1.1 million cases confirmed nationwide. As the virus continues to impact communities throughout the country, much of life […]
What Constitutes a Personal Injury in Winchester, TN?
March 11th, 2020 by Attorney John Colvin
As defined by the American Bar Association (ABA), “personal injury” is a legal term used to describe an injury to a person’s body or mind instead of to their property. Through a personal injury claim, a plaintiff (injured victim) may be eligible to recover financial compensation for both economic and non-economic losses from a negligent […]
Four Facts about Personal Injury Claims in Tennessee
February 19th, 2020 by Attorney John Colvin
A serious accident can cause a tremendous amount of trauma and disruption to injured victims and their loved ones. Through a personal injury claim, these victims can get justice and much needed financial support. Navigating the personal injury claims process brings challenges. There are plenty of myths and misconceptions about how personal injury law actually […]
How to Drive Safely Around Large Vehicles in Winchester, TN
December 19th, 2019 by Attorney John Colvin
Driving near a large vehicle can cause a sudden rush of anxiety—and with good reason, large vehicles have the potential to be extremely dangerous. According to data provided by the Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security, more than 140 people were killed in large vehicle accidents in the state in 2017 alone. Many hundreds […]
What Are Tennessee’s Laws on Nursing Home Abuse?
December 4th, 2019 by Attorney John Colvin
Moving a loved one into a nursing home is difficult. You should be able to rely on the facility to provide safe, reliable care—unfortunately, that does not always happen. Nursing home abuse is a serious problem in the United States. The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) reports that around one in nine nursing home […]