What Are The Most Common Causes of Car Accidents in Tennessee?
March 26th, 2020 by Attorney John Colvin
Even if you are a safe and thoughtful driver, there is always a risk that you could be involved in a major car accident. Unfortunately, collisions remain a real public safety hazard. The Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security reports that 208,258 car accidents occurred in the state in 2017 alone. While crashes occur […]
What Constitutes a Personal Injury?
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 Know If Your Workplace is Unsafe
February 5th, 2020 by Attorney John Colvin
Everyone deserves safe and fair conditions on the job. Sadly, far too many workplaces in our region are simply too dangerous. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that approximately 60,000 workplace injuries and illnesses are reported in the state of Tennessee each year. Is your workplace as safe as it should be? It is […]
Dog Bites: How to Know if You Have A Case
January 24th, 2020 by Attorney John Colvin
The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) reports that nearly five million people suffer dog bite injuries every year. These injuries vary widely in their severity—from relatively minor bites that do not puncture the skin to severe bites that may cause permanent disfigurement or even death. If you or your child was hurt by a dog, […]
Tips for Sharing the Road with Motorcycles
January 9th, 2020 by Attorney John Colvin
Although motorcyclists are sometimes stereotyped as risk-takers, the reality is that the majority of multi-vehicle crashes involving motorcycles are caused by the drivers of full-sized automobiles. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation reports that motorists are nearly three times more likely than bikers to be at-fault for these types of wrecks. Public safety officials believe that the […]
How to Drive Safely Around Large Vehicles
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 […]
Slipping and Falling at a Grocery Store
November 21st, 2019 by Attorney John Colvin
Property owners are required to keep their premises reasonably safe for visitors, so when they fail to do so and a visitor is injured as a result, the at-fault party could be held liable for damages. Slip and fall accidents can occur just about anywhere, but there are a few locations where these types of […]
What are Tennessee’s Premises Liability Laws?
November 7th, 2019 by Attorney John Colvin
All property owners owe a certain degree of care to ensure that their premises are safe for visitors. How much care need be taken, however, depends in large part on the status of the visitor. If, for instance, a person is invited onto a retail store’s premises for business purposes, that company will need to […]