Posts by Bryan E. Delius
What Are the Statutes of Limitations in Personal Injury Cases?
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…
Read MoreWhat Happens If I’m Injured in a Hit and Run?
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…
Read MoreCan You Help if I Get a DUI on Vacation?
Sometimes vacations can go wrong. You might end up pulled over on the side of the road for driving under the influence (DUI). When this happens, it’s best to have someone on your side who knows how to handle not only laws of the state you’re vacationing in, but also the laws of the federal…
Read MoreWhat Can Delay a Settlement for a Car Accident?
When we’re in a car accident due to someone else’s negligence (perhaps they were driving drunk or texting while driving), most of us understand that we can file a personal injury lawsuit against that person to pay for the damages to our property and any injuries we may have suffered. Once that lawsuit is filed,…
Read MoreYour Child’s School’s Zero Tolerance Policy Can Lead to Criminal Charges
Since the early 1980s, schools have put policies into place in order to best serve the needs and safety of students. From elementary school to college, there are certain rules that students must follow or else face consequences. These consequences are not limited to just being written up, detention, or suspension, but can actually have…
Read MoreDefenses to Charges of Drugged Driving in Sevierville
In Tennessee, driving under the influence does not only mean the influence of alcohol. Whether a driver is impaired by alcohol, marijuana, or prescription medication, a charge of driving under the influence (DUI) can apply. State law prohibits a person from driving or being in actual physical control of a vehicle under either of the following conditions:…
Read MoreWhat If the Police Report for My Car Accident is Wrong?
You were injured in a car accident due to another person’s negligence, but when you finally get a chance to read the police report describing the collision, you see that it falsely blames you for the crash. How did this happen, and what can you do to get it corrected? Human errors happen, and the…
Read MoreWhat Teens Need to Know About Statutory Rape
According to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), unwanted sexual contact is a severe problem in the United States, especially concerning the health of adolescents. It’s crucial both you and your teen understand what statutory rape entails here in Tennessee – meaning understanding the definition of consent, as well as what is and…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Slip-Seating and Team Driving
Trucks are a good deal larger and heavier than standard passenger vehicles. This means they are inherently more dangerous in a collision – what might be a minor accident for two sedans can be deadly with a truck involved. Even other trucks are not safe in the event of a collision. Just this May, CDL…
Read MoreSupreme Court Decision Limits Post-Conviction Claims
As American citizens, we are entitled to several rights and protections to help ensure we are all treated fairly by the law. Freedom of speech and the right to bear arms are common examples of these rights, but they are not the only ones. Just as important — and perhaps even more-so in some ways…
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