Auto Accidents
Holiday 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 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 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 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 MoreDoes Tennessee Have a Total Loss Threshold for Cars?
When your vehicle is severely damaged in a car accident, we understand that the insurance process can be overwhelming. You may be wondering, “Is my car a total loss?” The Sevierville car accident lawyers at Delius, McKenzie & McCarter, are here to help you understand Tennessee’s total loss threshold, which can help you work through…
Read MoreCan You Get a Concussion From Whiplash?
If you’ve ever been in a car accident, you know that the impact can do strange things to your body. Even if you walk away without visible injuries, the force of a crash can cause damage you might not notice right away. One of the most misunderstood injuries? Concussions caused by whiplash. If you’ve been…
Read MoreThe Most Dangerous Roads in Sevierville
Sevierville, Tennessee, is a city known for its beautiful scenery, busy tourism, and small-town charm. However, as picturesque as Sevierville may be, it also has its fair share of dangerous roads. Drivers face increased risks every day between its winding mountain paths and heavily trafficked routes. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a resident or a…
Read MoreShould I See a Doctor After a Car Accident, Even If I Feel Fine?
Even if you don’t feel anything in the immediate aftermath of a car accident, it’s best to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Potential aftereffects of an accident can be delayed by hours or even days, and may not even be noticed at all until the adrenaline (or shock) has subsided. Either way, it’s…
Read MoreWhen Would I Need to Use My Own Insurance Coverage in a Wreck?
Submitting an insurance claim after a car wreck or other auto accident ensures that the proper protocols are being followed in order to ensure a timely and fair resolution of your damages. Depending on who or what caused the wreck, the type of insurance coverage utilized will vary. Generally speaking, you use your own insurance…
Read MoreWhat to Do When Another Driver Causes Your Car Accident But Didn’t Hit You
Most car accidents involve two cars that collide in head-on, broadside, or sideswipe collisions. Many multiple-car accidents involve chain reaction accidents where one car strikes a second car which strikes a third car – and so on. There are some accidents, though, that happen because one car driver’s negligence causes other vehicles to collide with…
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