Airbnb 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 MoreProduct Defect Statute of Limitations in Tennessee
According to recent statistics, the number of product defect claims filed each year is on the rise in the United States. With almost 6,000 product liability cases filed in 2022 alone, it’s fair to say that far too many Americans know firsthand just how much harm can be caused by defective products. While product liability…
Read MoreNursing Home Abuse vs. Neglect in Tennessee
According to the CDC, over 1.3 million Americans reside in nursing homes. Every single one of these people is deserving of dedicated care and concern while living in these environments, but all too often, residents find themselves suffering abuse and neglect at the hands of their caregivers. When families make the difficult decision to place…
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 MoreHoliday Travel Accidents in Tennessee: Timely Legal Tips for a Safe Season
The holidays are supposed to be a time of celebration, joy, and togetherness. Unfortunately, many families find themselves shouldering the unexpected burden of a holiday travel accident when they’re supposed to be enjoying time with the people they love most. With more vehicles on the road, increased alcohol consumption, and unpredictable weather conditions, holiday travel…
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 MoreSerious Trucking Accidents in Tennessee: What Local Motorists Need to Know
Crashes involving semi-trucks and 18-wheelers are common, dangerous, and – thankfully – largely preventable with the right intervention. Let’s look at what makes pursuing compensation for trucking accidents in Tennessee so complicated and discuss the role an experienced truck accident attorney can play in helping you recover the damages you need to move forward. What…
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 MoreCan First-Time Drug Offenders Avoid Jail in Tennessee?
Few things are more stressful than being caught with drugs on your person in Tennessee. You know that there will be consequences—but what are they and how serious will they be? Depending on how seriously you approach this issue and how you handle it, your outcomes may vary. That’s why it is so important to…
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…
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