Judge or Jury – Which Trial Option is Better When You’re Facing Criminal Charges?
Most people, when they think of trials, assume that there will be a judge and 12 jurors in charge of their fates. However, not every trial requires a jury; bench trials are held in front of a judge, who decides the outcome of your case. Your lawyer should review the pros and cons of having…
Read MoreIn Truck Accident Cases, Who Else Is Liable Besides the Driver?
When truck accidents happened due to a rollover, driver fatigue, a cargo spill, or other reasons, the driver is the primary defendant – but he or she may not be the only one. Truck accident lawyers also work to determine who else might be liable. Often, the defendant truck driver doesn’t have enough insurance to…
Read MoreTN Supreme Court Rules DUI Testing Fees Are Constitutional
It has been six years since a Chattanooga woman filed a lawsuit disputing the Constitutionality of DUI testing fees in Tennessee. On August 24, 2018, the Tennessee Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, finding that the $250 fine associated with DUI testing was within the law. According to the Memphis…
Read MoreWhat is “Pain and Suffering” in a Personal Injury Claim?
One of the things we talk about in our blogs is how injury victims may be entitled to compensation for “pain and suffering.” But what does that mean, in the context of a lawsuit? Exactly how much pain must a person be in, and how much suffering must he or she do, before it is…
Read MoreWhat Is the Exclusionary Rule for Evidence in Criminal Cases?
In some criminal cases, especially drug-related cases, the police may obtain evidence of the crime through an illegal search or seizure. Evidence includes the drugs themselves and drug paraphernalia. It can include instruments of a crime such as weapons. It can include chemical tests, cash, property, and other physical evidence. The exclusionary rule generally holds…
Read MoreThe Five Largest Automobile Recalls of June 2018
Defective cars are dangerous cars. Defective car parts cause accidents leading to traumatic brain injuries, paralysis, vision loss, broken bones, and many other serious injuries. When a defective product causes death or injury, the victims and their families have the right to hold the manufacturers and potentially others in the supply chain accountable. One way…
Read MoreTennessee Federal Judge Requires that Drivers Who Can’t Pay the Court Costs Have Their Licenses Reinstated
The Tennessean recently reported that a federal judge has ruled that Tennessee’s revocation of driver’s due to unpaid court costs is unconstitutional. The ruling by Judge Aleta Trauger could set a precedent for similar rulings nationwide according to a senior lawyer who works for the National Center of Law and Economic Justice in New York…
Read MoreWhy You Should Maximize Your Auto Insurance Policy
Many times it takes a motor vehicle crash to help you realize your car insurance does not provide sufficient coverage. Having maximum car insurance coverage is essential, as the average car accident that leads to a serious injury can costs tens – if not hundreds – of thousands of dollars. Car insurance is expensive, but…
Read MoreYou Can Be Charged with DUI Even If You’re Not Driving
On May 17, 2018 a Greene County deputy’s cruiser was hit by a woman driving a 2015 Dodge minivan. The incident took place in Telford, Tennessee when Angela Gillis, 45, collided with the cruiser on US Highway 11E at about 2 AM. At the time the crash occurred, the deputy and his partner were transporting…
Read MoreSmartphones and Marijuana Linked to Rise in Pedestrian Deaths
With all of the new features and technology manufacturers are adding to cars and trucks, driving a vehicle is getting safer than it ever was before. However, statistics for pedestrians aren’t quite as positive. The Governor’s Highway Safety Association (GHSA) recently released a study revealing that nearly 6,000 pedestrians were killed in car accidents in…
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