Posts by Bryce W. McKenzie
Liability in Tennessee Multi-Car Pileups
Crashes involving two vehicles can be catastrophic enough, but when we’re talking about a crash involving three or more vehicles, the outcomes are even worse. Chain-reaction crashes occur when two cars collide, and other vehicles are unable to stop in time to avoid the accident scene. Each additional car that ends up involved in the…
Read MoreAirbnb and Short-Term Rental Injuries
Since its inception in 2007, Airbnb has evolved from a fringe travel site to a household name. Boasting over 8 million active short-term rental listings around the world, Airbnb has ushered in a new era of hospitality and breathed new life into the global tourism landscape. The same holds true here in Tennessee, where we…
Read MoreTraumatic Brain Injuries: Long-Term Care & Compensation
According to the Centre for Neuro Skills, approximately 2.5 million traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) occur in the United States every year. While traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can vary widely in severity, estimates suggest that as many as ~5 million Americans live with TBI-related disability and ~90,000 people per year develop long-term disability (exact figures vary…
Read MoreATV & Off-Road Injuries: The Unforeseen Cost of Summer Fun
As temperatures rise, Tennesseans and tourists alike flock to the Smokies for good, old-fashioned family fun. For four years in a row, Tennessee has broken state tourism records, with Sevier County consistently ranking as the third-largest generator of visitor revenue. One of the many activities that draws tourists to East Tennessee is ATV rentals and…
Read MoreCan Self-Driving Systems Cause Accidents?
Self-driving technology has evolved rapidly in the last few years, with improvements seeming to come every few months now instead of every few years. However, changes to this type of technology can be dangerous. If a driver believes that a car is doing the driving for them, they may not pay as much attention as…
Read MoreWhat’s the Difference Between Drug Possession and Intent to Distribute?
Getting caught with drugs is definitely a bad position to be in—you know that the best-case scenario is ending up with possession charges, and even that can result in jail time and fines. But depending on how much you have and what other paraphernalia you have on you, you could be charged with even more…
Read MoreWhat to Do If You’re Involved in a Broadside Collision
Broadside accidents, often referred to as T-bone collisions, are among the most dangerous you can experience. Injuries are likely to be severe or even fatal, and determining liability is often a challenge due to the complexity of these collisions. As you grapple with a damaged or totaled vehicle and significant injuries, it’s important that you…
Read MoreAI Isn’t Your Lawyer: The Risks of Getting Legal Advice From a Bot
Artificial intelligence (AI) has come a long way in recent years. Today, tools like ChatGPT, Google Bard, and other AI-powered apps are familiar to millions of people across the world. These types of AI are known as “large language models (LLMs),” and they essentially predict the next word in a sequence based on the context.…
Read MoreWhat Happens If You Are At Fault in a Car Accident?
A car accident will put you through the entire emotional spectrum in a matter of seconds. There’s the fear you experience when you realize a crash is imminent, the shock of the impact itself, and the realization that you’re still alive. But for some, that’s followed by one more realization: you caused the crash. Maybe…
Read MoreWhat is the Average Settlement for a Drunk Driving Accident in Tennessee?
Have you or a loved one been injured in a Sevierville drunk driving accident? At Delius, McKenzie & McCarter, we understand what you’re going through. We know you’re likely struggling with serious injuries, mounting medical expenses, lost wages, and emotional distress – all because someone made the decision to drive under the influence of alcohol…
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