Personal Injury Blog

Harlene Labrum | April 22, 2022 | Car Accident Lawyer Near Nashville Tennessee

Brake checking and tailgating are common behaviors on our roads. These two aggressive driving behaviors are correlated. In most cases, one driver brake checks another driver when the latter is tailgating. But is brake checking illegal? Like any other aggressive driving behavior, brake checking could lead to a preventable car accident. According to Insurance Information Institute,… read more

Harlene Labrum | April 11, 2022 | Tennessee Law

Every person in society has a duty to act responsibly and avoid acting in ways that can cause harm or injury to others. Road safety is one area of our lives that is regulated to ensure that every road user acts responsibly towards others because of the inherent dangers involved in road transportation. A 2019… read more

Harlene Labrum | February 22, 2022 | Car Accident Lawyer Near Nashville Tennessee

There are many reasons behind car accidents that can include driver error, distracted driving, speeding, drowsy driving, driving while intoxicated, and numerous traffic infractions. Another reason for car accidents is unintended acceleration. There have been documented cases of these accidents going back decades. In the 1970s, a public service campaign was developed to warn drivers… read more

Harlene Labrum | February 21, 2022 | Car Accident Lawyer Near Nashville Tennessee

Not every car accident is a horrific event leading to injury and death. Fender benders account for many car accidents, ending in little more than a few dents and minor–if any–damage to motorists and passengers. However, even the seemingly insignificant fender bender is considered a car accident under the law, and you should treat it… read more

Harlene Labrum | February 13, 2022 | Car Accident Lawyer Near Nashville Tennessee

Most motorists will experience a car accident at some point in their driving lives. However, statistically, the majority of those accidents will be minor and involve no injuries. For example, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics website, in 2019, just 2.74 million of the more than 6.7 million crashes in the United States involved an injury…. read more

Harlene Labrum | February 1, 2022 | Tennessee Law

All motorists have a duty of care to abide by traffic laws to prevent accidents and make the roadways in the state of Tennessee generally safer. The right-of-way rules that exist for motorists and pedestrians refer to the legal right that one vehicle or pedestrian has to proceed when one or more other vehicles or… read more

Harlene Labrum | November 4, 2021 | Motorcycle Accidents

While motorcycle crash bars are not required under Tennessee law, they can help provide additional protection that can help avoid serious injuries. The experienced motorcycle injury lawyer at Labrum Law Firm Personal Injury Lawyers take on a wide range of personal injury cases, including car accidents, truck accidents, and motorcycle accidents. No matter what type… read more

Harlene Labrum | August 18, 2021 | Personal Injury

Many different states allow for punitive damages. The court can award punitive damages to the injured party in a civil lawsuit. These damages are in addition to the economic damages suffered by the party filing the claim. The purpose of these damages is to punish the defendant and hopefully deter similar conduct in the future…. read more

Harlene Labrum | August 8, 2021 | Tennessee Law

Across the country, there are five states that have a minimum legal age for a child to ride on the back of a motorcycle. The state of Tennessee is not on that list and so it is critically important that parents use their best judgment with respect to the safety of their children. Motorcycles are… read more

Harlene Labrum | August 3, 2021 | Tennessee Law

Going through a yellow light is legal in Tennessee. Drivers can generally enter an intersection on a yellow light but must stop for red. In added a law that provides absolute clarity on the issue of yellow lights and states that drivers do not commit a traffic violation unless their front wheels cross the stopping… read more