Many people who are involved in an auto accident in Tennessee think they are not injured. Accident victims are often rattled and tossed around in the incident, but the fact that they have no broken bones or superficial injuries makes them think that there are no...
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Is Tennessee a no-fault state?
Each state has the authority to establish insurance laws within its jurisdiction. While some states use the "no-fault" doctrine, many typically opt to employ the general tort standard of "fault" when settling auto accidents. State legislators in Tennessee have chosen...
Compensation might be available in your accident case
If you are involved in a truck accident that takes place on a Tennessee road, you might be entitled to compensation. Depending on the facts of your case, you may be able to obtain a financial award that makes up for lost wages, the cost of medical bills or helps you...
Fault in truck accidents
Large commercial trucks can weigh as much as 25 times what passenger cars weigh. This is one of the main reasons that Tennessee truck accidents can be so deadly. If you survived a truck accident, you may have expensive medical bills and a totaled vehicle. After a...
Compensation may be available after a car crash
If you are injured in a car accident while traveling in Tennessee, you may be entitled to compensation. A financial award may help to cover any actual damages that you incur such as medical bills, lost wages or the cost to repair your vehicle. Furthermore, your spouse...
Employment law governs an EEOC filing timeline
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or EEOC, standardizes the time limits for Tennessee residents who want to file a charge against an employer. Paying attention to the details of the employment law is critical to resolving your charge of discrimination....
Signs you were wrongfully terminated
Getting fired is sometimes justified, but it's also possible that your employer fired you illegally. Here are a few signs that you may have been wrongfully terminated by your employer in Tennessee. Discrimination If your employer fired you due to your gender, race,...
Is Tennessee an at-fault state?
If you get into a car accident, it's important to know if you live in an at-fault state or a no-fault state. Tennessee is an at-fault state, so the person who caused the accident will have to pay for the damages. However, the situation could change if a judge...
Options for compensation after a truck accident
Tennessee motorists understand that commercial trucks are ubiquitous on both highways and smaller roads. In fact, a driver is likely to encounter a semi-truck or tractor at some point during their commute. Understandably, drivers are extra cautious when navigating...
What to know about premises liability laws
Property owners are generally required to take reasonable steps to protect visitors from harm. For instance, a Tennessee business owner must generally ensure that a parking lot or sidewalk is free from ice or cracks. In some cases, you may be liable for any injuries...