Childhood is a time of joy, innocence and exploration. Unfortunately, it is also a time when accidents and injuries can happen. Every child will have some falls and scrapes, but certain injuries can have lifelong effects on a child – physically, emotionally, and financially. Burn injuries: Burn injuries can be excruciatingly painful and leave both [...]
In 2018, a farm bill passed that allowed for the sale and use of certain hemp-derived cannabinoid products. It’s why you can purchase CBD oils and products in certain stores or online. Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-8 THC), sometimes called “diet weed,” is another type of cannabinoid that has some psychoactive effects. The sale and purchase of [...]
Today’s cars and trucks are modern marvels. We used to get excited when a car had an extra set of cup holders, but today’s amenities are extraordinary: trunks that open with the wave of a foot, refrigerated compartments to keep drinks cool, and built-in screens on headrests to keep the kiddies entertained. And that doesn’t [...]
Truck accidents happen for many different reasons, like when a truck driver speeds, drives distracted, or while tired. One other common type of common truck accident is a blind spot accident, and most of these accidents are preventable. Truckers need to anticipate their vehicle’s blind spots and maneuver cautiously to avoid accidents. Further, trucking companies [...]
With so many stories about high-profile criminal cases dominating the news cycle, the general public suddenly heard a lot about the terms “indictment” and “arraignment.” However, what do these words mean, exactly? How do indictments and arraignments work, and does every criminal defendant have to go through them? PBS published an article answering some of [...]
Car accidents can happen at any time and can be caused by a variety of factors. These accidents occur when one vehicle collides with the rear end of another vehicle, often resulting in significant property damage and injuries. They’re among the most common types of car crashes there are. The National Safety Council reports there [...]
Experienced criminal defense lawyers understand even when the defense lawyer asserts every argument possible in the strongest way possible, that a jury may decide against the client, perhaps because the prosecutor didn’t follow the rules of fair play or because the judge made decisions that were legally wrong. Our Sevierville defense lawyers file appeals of [...]
The government has the duty to prove any driving under the influence charges against you beyond a reasonable doubt. You are not required to say anything. The prosecution must present evidence to show that you committed each element of a Tennessee DUI charge. In most DUI cases, the police officer who stopped you, observed you, [...]
Whatever type of accident you are involved in, you must file a legal claim within a specific time period. In most states, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims is two years. However, in Tennessee, the personal injury statute of limitations is just one year. Some exceptions may apply, but if you do not [...]
We have insurance for a reason. If we are ever in a car accident, insurance is there to help cover the costs. Perhaps a driver was under the influence and scraped your car, or a car behind you lost traction on an icy patch of road and rammed you from behind. In those situations, most [...]
