Tennessee Valley Car Accident Statistics
May 31st, 2022 by Attorney John Colvin
The Tennessee Valley is a scenic area of the state that includes the cities of Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Elizabethton. It extends from southwest Kentucky to northern Alabama and from northeastern Mississippi to the mountain regions of Virginia and North Carolina. With major highways like the I-65, I-24 and I-75 cutting through it, Tennessee Valley roads […]
Tennessee Tractor-Trailer Accidents
March 29th, 2022 by Attorney John Colvin
Tractor-trailer accidents rank as some of the worst on Tennessee highways. These 18-wheelers, which are also known as semi-trucks or ‘big rigs,’ can weigh up to 80,000lbs when fully loaded, and when they’re involved in a crash, the results can be catastrophic. Not only are the occupants of passenger vehicles at greater risk of death […]
Tennessee Disability Reconsideration Denied: What Now?
February 11th, 2022 by Attorney John Colvin
When your original application for disability benefits was denied, you were likely frustrated but not especially surprised. You may have known that approximately 65% of initial claims are denied, so you submitted a request for reconsideration. Now that’s been denied too. What are your options past the reconsideration level? The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides […]
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 to Get an Accident Report in Tennessee
June 8th, 2021 by Attorney John Colvin
If you are involved in a car accident, you might not think to call the police to the scene. While it may not always be necessary to call law enforcement, having an official government report to document the collision can be incredibly helpful in pursuing a claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance company. Once the […]
Emotional Distress Lawsuits After an Tennessee Accident or Injury
May 17th, 2021 by Attorney John Colvin
Emotional distress can be a significant aspect of recovery in most types of personal injury cases. If you have sustained an injury in an accident and filed a successful personal injury claim, you may be able to receive compensation for your emotional distress as well as financial recovery for economic losses related to your physical […]
How Do I Maximize My Personal Injury Settlement?
April 6th, 2021 by Attorney John Colvin
You may have already noticed the financial strain a personal injury results in and ask yourself, “How do I maximize my personal injury settlement?” If another party was responsible for your injury, you have a right to file a lawsuit, seeking compensation. The issue is that sometimes the victims fail to receive an adequate settlement […]
Medical Lien Personal Injury Settlement
April 1st, 2021 by Attorney John Colvin
After sustaining an injury in an accident, the action of compiling a personal injury claim is usually complex. The accident victims must spend ample time appropriately developing their case and navigating the settlement negotiations. Even though these steps are vital to a successful settlement, there are many other considerations to make. Most victims seeking settlement […]
How to Dispute a Car Accident Fault?
March 18th, 2021 by Attorney John Colvin
Statistics reveal that more than 12 million car accidents occur every year in the US. Determining who is at fault in auto accidents can be relatively difficult. Suppose you have been involved in any car accident and firmly believe that you are inaccurately or unfairly blamed for causing the incident. In that case, it’s never […]
How Does A Preexisting Condition Affect Your Personal Injury Case in Winchester, TN?
February 3rd, 2021 by Attorney John Colvin
In the current world, a lot of us are dealing with all sorts of minor and major conditions in our lives. So, how a preexisting condition affects your case in a personal injury claim? Because the defendant will want to avoid compensating you for damages, they will base their arguments on preexisting conditions. Luckily, the […]