Harlene Labrum | August 31, 2026 | Car Accidents
You open your Nashville crash report and see that it lists the wrong direction you traveled before the collision. An incorrect entry does not automatically determine fault, but it can affect how an insurer initially evaluates your claim. Identify the disputed information, preserve evidence showing what happened, and ask the investigating agency to review the… read more
Harlene Labrum | August 27, 2026 | Dog Bites in Tennessee
You cross your apartment complex parking lot when a loose dog rushes between two parked cars and bites you. The dog’s owner may be responsible for your injuries, while a landlord or property manager may also face liability if the facts support a separate duty involving a known danger. Tennessee Code Annotated § 44-8-413 requires… read more
Harlene Labrum | August 24, 2026 | Motorcycle Accidents
A driver changes lanes and clips your bike, but the officer questions whether you were following too closely. You can still recover damages in a Nashville motorcycle claim if you are less than 50% at fault, but your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault. If you are 50% or more at fault, Tennessee’s… read more
Harlene Labrum | August 20, 2026 | Slip and Fall Accidents in Tennessee
Rain has stopped, but a puddle near your parked car hides a broken section of pavement. One wrong step sends you down, leaving you injured and unsure who should answer for the unsafe condition. You may have a claim, but falling in a Nashville parking lot does not automatically prove negligence. Responsibility depends on the… read more
Harlene Labrum | August 17, 2026 | Car Accidents
Hours after a fatal crash, a family may receive police updates while trying to understand what happens next. Insurers may begin asking questions before the family knows who caused the collision or whether a civil claim exists. These early events often overlap, but the crash investigation and wrongful-death claim serve different purposes. Police findings can… read more
Harlene Labrum | August 13, 2026 | Dog Bites in Tennessee
Weeks after an attack, medical appointments and insurance calls may still control your schedule. That pressure can make a legal deadline easy to overlook. Most Tennessee injury lawsuits involving dogs must begin within one year, usually from the attack date. The deadline starts the lawsuit, not the settlement or trial. Animal-control reports, insurance claims, and… read more
Harlene Labrum | August 10, 2026 | Motorcycle Accidents
Hours after your motorcycle crash, you reach for a cup of coffee and suddenly feel sharp pain in your shoulder. As the day continues, stiffness, headaches, dizziness, weakness, or numbness may begin replacing the relief you first felt. These symptoms often appear after swelling develops, the initial stress fades, or normal activity resumes. Although delayed… read more
Harlene Labrum | August 6, 2026 | Slip and Fall Accidents in Tennessee
You expect the property owner’s insurance to cover your medical bills after a serious slip and fall. Instead, the bills often reach your mailbox before any insurance company accepts responsibility. A business, landlord, property owner, or liability insurer usually does not pay your healthcare providers immediately after the accident. Private health insurance, Medicare, TennCare, available… read more
Harlene Labrum | August 3, 2026 | Truck Accidents
You check your mirrors and begin passing a semi-truck when it suddenly starts drifting toward your vehicle. For a moment, you realize the driver may not be able to see you at all. Semi-trucks have substantial blind spots along both sides, directly behind the trailer, and immediately in front of the cab. A passenger vehicle… read more
Harlene Labrum | July 30, 2026 | Slip and Fall Accidents in Tennessee
A routine visit to a store can change instantly after an unexpected fall leaves you injured and searching for answers. Security camera footage can strengthen a Nashville slip-and-fall claim by showing the hazard, the accident, employee conduct, warning signs, or how long the unsafe condition persisted. The footage recorded before a fall often matters more… read more