Harlene Labrum | June 23, 2022 | Truck Accidents
The semi-trucks that travel the country hauling critical cargo are, by far, the most oversized vehicles on the highway. With millions of tractor-trailers traveling the United States’ highways every day, understanding the sheer mass of these large trucks can help the average motorist appreciate their raw power and, unfortunately, their ability to do catastrophic damage… read more
Harlene Labrum | June 10, 2022 | Car Accident Lawyer Near Nashville Tennessee
All drivers and passengers should buckle up when the vehicle is in motion for their own safety. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, wearing a seatbelt is “one of the most effective ways” to reduce the severity of injuries and save lives in car accidents. But can you get pulled over for not… read more
Harlene Labrum | May 31, 2022 | Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle riders face a greater risk of injury and death when they are involved in an accident. Wearing a helmet while riding a motorcycle can significantly reduce the severity of injuries in the event of an accident. This is why Federal and Tennessee State laws and regulations require the use of motorcycle helmets and penalize… read more
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
