Harlene Labrum | November 9, 2026 | Car Accidents
A metal ladder lies across your lane on a busy Nashville highway, forcing you to brake suddenly. Before you can stop, another vehicle strikes your car, leaving you injured and uncertain about responsibility. You may have a negligence claim if another party caused the hazard, collision, and resulting damages. Tennessee Code § 55-7-109 regulates the… read more
Harlene Labrum | November 5, 2026 | Dog Bites in Tennessee
Days after a dog bite, you try buttoning your shirt, but your injured fingers still feel numb. The dog’s teeth may have damaged underlying nerves, causing tingling, burning pain, weakness, or difficulty moving your fingers. Some nerve injuries improve with recovery, while severe damage can cause lasting changes in sensation or movement. The visible wound… read more
Harlene Labrum | November 2, 2026 | Truck Accidents
A loaded tractor-trailer runs a red light and strikes your vehicle, leaving you injured and facing unexpected medical expenses. The truck driver may be responsible, but the freight broker that selected the trucking company could also face liability. However, arranging transportation alone does not establish that the broker acted negligently or caused your injuries. Freight… read more
Harlene Labrum | October 29, 2026 | Slip and Fall Accidents in Tennessee
You step onto a loose floor mat at a Nashville restaurant, lose your balance, and fall before reaching your table. Another customer noticed the mat curling upward earlier that evening, although they did not personally witness your actual fall. Their statement may help establish how long the hazard existed and whether restaurant employees knew or… read more
Harlene Labrum | October 26, 2026 | Motorcycle Accidents
Weeks after your Nashville motorcycle crash, you are still attending medical appointments while waiting for the insurance company’s response. Tennessee generally gives injured motorcyclists one year to file a personal injury lawsuit, with the period usually beginning on the collision date. This deadline comes from Tennessee Code § 28-3-104(a)(1)(A), although the discovery rule and limited… read more
Harlene Labrum | October 22, 2026 | Dog Bites in Tennessee
Your next paycheck may be smaller after a Nashville dog attack leaves you unable to complete your scheduled work shifts. You may recover lost income when a legally responsible dog owner causes injuries that prevent you from working. Recoverable losses can include missed wages, expected overtime, tips, self-employment earnings, and proven reductions in your future… read more
Harlene Labrum | October 19, 2026 | Truck Accidents
A Nashville driver traveling on Interstate 40 notices a tractor-trailer leaning toward the next lane as nearby motorists brake suddenly. A heavy load shifting inside the trailer can affect its balance, leaving the truck driver struggling to maintain control. When improper cargo securement contributes to a collision, loading records and restraint inspections can help establish… read more
Harlene Labrum | October 15, 2026 | Slip and Fall Accidents in Tennessee
A yellow caution cone stands near the floor where you slipped, and the store manager insists that the warning settles everything. A wet floor warning sign does not automatically defeat your claim because Tennessee law requires businesses to exercise reasonable care. The warning’s location, surrounding conditions, and available walking routes can determine whether the business… read more
Harlene Labrum | October 12, 2026 | Car Accidents
Another driver strikes your rental car near downtown Nashville, leaving you with vehicle damage and questions about insurance coverage. Check for injuries, contact police when required, exchange information, photograph the damage, and notify the rental company promptly. Keep your rental agreement and inspection records because contractual damage charges may differ from legal responsibility for the… read more
Harlene Labrum | October 8, 2026 | Dog Bites in Tennessee
A delivery driver approaches a Tennessee home when a dog suddenly charges through an open gate and bites his arm. After receiving medical care, he may wonder whether the owner can be responsible for his injuries and related expenses. Liability can depend on where the attack occurred, who controlled the dog, and which statutory requirements… read more