What Is an Indictment? And What Is an Arraignment?
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…
Read MoreRear-End Car Accidents Are the Most Crashes Common in the Country
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…
Read MoreOverturning a Criminal Conviction Requires Skilled Defense Lawyers
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…
Read MoreWhat Evidence Is Used in a DUI Case?
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,…
Read MoreWhat 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 MoreThe Long-Term Effects of Burn Injuries
Severe burn injuries can have a long-term impact on the quality of victims’ lives, and many burn-injured individuals experience significant limitations. According to a long-term study published in the Annals of Burns and Fire Disasters that examined the health and quality of life of those suffering a burn injury, “[b]urn patients seem to experience significant…
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