Harlene Labrum | September 28, 2026 | Car Accidents
You are home after a Nashville crash when an adjuster asks whether your neck really hurt at the scene. You remember feeling shaken, but the pain became worse several hours later. Before answering, understand who wants the statement and how your response could affect disputed issues. A recorded statement does not automatically hurt your claim…. read more
Harlene Labrum | September 24, 2026 | Slip and Fall Accidents in Tennessee
A slick puddle in a crowded grocery aisle can take your feet out from under you instantly. The injury may be obvious, but proving why the fall happened can be far more difficult. Tennessee law does not automatically make a property owner responsible because a fall occurred. Recovering compensation generally requires proving what hazard caused… read more
Harlene Labrum | September 21, 2026 | Truck Accidents
You are driving through Nashville when a large truck suddenly drifts into your lane and crashes into your vehicle. The damage may be obvious, but you may not know whether a mechanical problem contributed to the crash. Inspection and maintenance records can reveal earlier defects, repairs, inspections, and other problems documented before the collision. Federal… read more
Harlene Labrum | September 17, 2026 | Dog Bites in Tennessee
You pass a neighbor’s yard when a loose dog rushes through an opening and bites your leg. Immediate treatment may address the wound, but the injury can continue affecting your health, work, and daily life. Recoverable losses may include medical expenses, future care, lost income, reduced earning ability, and documented physical or personal harm. Economic… read more
Harlene Labrum | September 14, 2026 | Car Accidents
You enter a Nashville intersection when one car hits another, sending both vehicles into yours. Three damaged vehicles and conflicting accounts can make responsibility difficult to untangle. Payment may come from one driver, several drivers, or multiple insurance policies, depending on each driver’s fault, causation, and available coverage. Tennessee requires most motorists to maintain financial… read more
Harlene Labrum | September 10, 2026 | Motorcycle Accidents
Fog covers a Nashville roadway as a motorcyclist approaches an intersection and nearby traffic becomes harder to see. Poor weather can contribute to a motorcycle accident, but it does not determine liability on its own. Responsibility depends on the conditions and how each person responded before the collision. Rain, ice, standing water, fog, and wind… read more
Harlene Labrum | September 7, 2026 | Truck Accidents
Rubber scatters across I-24 as a truck tire fails, forcing nearby drivers to brake or change lanes without warning. The driver, motor carrier, tire-service company, manufacturer, or several parties may be responsible, depending on what caused the failure. Still, a blowout alone does not prove poor maintenance, careless conduct, or a defective tire. Responsibility depends… read more
Harlene Labrum | September 3, 2026 | Slip and Fall Accidents in Tennessee
A hotel guest may step out of an elevator, lose footing on a wet floor, and suffer an unexpected injury. A Nashville hotel may be liable for a slip-and-fall injury when a dangerous condition caused the accident, and the hotel failed to exercise reasonable care. An injury alone does not establish liability because the guest… read more
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