Lawrenceburg Personal Injury Blog

What defines a wrongful death lawsuit in Tennessee?

On Behalf of Boston, Holt & Durham, PLLC | Dec 20, 2022 | Wrongful Death

When your loved one dies because of a wrongful act by someone else, you might have the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit in Tennessee. Essentially, if the deceased could have started a personal injury claim, then you may sue for wrongful death. Tennessee looks...

Common types and causes of truck accidents

On Behalf of Boston, Holt & Durham, PLLC | Dec 6, 2022 | Blog, Truck Accidents

Motor vehicle accidents involving commercial trucks tend to be more serious than other crashes simply because of the size and weight of the trucks. It was reported that there were 475,000 truck accidents during 2016 alone, in Tennessee and across the country. The...

Questions about parenting time and child custody in Tennessee

On Behalf of Boston, Holt & Durham, PLLC | Nov 18, 2022 | Family Law

There can be a lot of confusion surrounding child custody laws for Tennessee parents. If you plan to seek primary custody of your children, knowing who decides custody, the difference between legal and physical custody, the best interest of the child, and what factors...

Road accidents Statistics

On Behalf of Boston, Holt & Durham, PLLC | Nov 7, 2022 | Blog, Truck Accidents

Car accidents are one of the leading causes of accidental fatalities in Tennessee and around the country. They are a menace to the millions of people who commute to work or to recreational activities on a daily basis. As a result, state and federal agencies along with...

Evidence that might be used in an age discrimination case

On Behalf of Boston, Holt & Durham, PLLC | Oct 31, 2022 | Blog, Employment Law

Tennessee employers are generally not allowed to make employment decisions based solely or primarily on an employee's age. However, there is still a chance that you will be asked to take a pay cut or retire early simply because your boss thinks that you're too old to...

How can your divorce affect your finances?

On Behalf of Boston, Holt & Durham, PLLC | Oct 20, 2022 | Divorce

You probably already know that divorce is expensive. It’s especially costly to end your marriage in Tennessee if your split is contentious. However, divorce can affect your finances in other ways as well. Financial rude awakenings of divorce Ending your marriage is...

Who is at fault for an accident?

On Behalf of Boston, Holt & Durham, PLLC | Oct 19, 2022 | Truck Accidents

If a party is deemed to be at fault for an accident, that party may need to provide compensation to accident victims. Compensation may help to pay medical bills, lost wages or other losses related to the truck operator's negligence. There are many variables that might...

Driver-assist crash statistics in Tennessee

On Behalf of Boston, Holt & Durham, PLLC | Oct 6, 2022 | Blog, Car Accidents

Tennessee drivers might be familiar with the newest driver-assist technology that’s found in some newer cars. While car companies like Tesla have made a huge profit off the new feature, the latest data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicates...

Minor car accidents often lead to injuries

On Behalf of Boston, Holt & Durham, PLLC | Sep 22, 2022 | Car Accidents

Many seemingly minor car crashes could leave people harmed worse than they initially believed. Anyone injured in such an incident wish to take legal action in a Tennessee courtroom. Minor injuries after a minor car crash Although the impact might occur at a low speed,...

Understanding the causes and risks of truck driver fatigue

On Behalf of Boston, Holt & Durham, PLLC | Sep 8, 2022 | Truck Accidents

Truck driver fatigue is a huge problem in Tennessee's trucking industry. Fatigued drivers are more likely to get into accidents, which can lead to serious injuries or death. What generally leads to fatigue among truck drivers? The trucking industry is a 24/7...

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