Although negligent driving is the cause of most motorcycle accidents, some are due to dangerous roads or thoroughfares. When unsafe road conditions cause a motorcycle accident, an accident victim may be awarded damages from the party that created the hazardous condition, if the injured person establishes liability. The Court of…
While the majority of motorcycle accidents are caused by one or more person’s negligent driving, some accidents are caused by defects or dangerous conditions on the roadway. In cases where a Tennessee motorcycle accident is caused by an unsafe road, anyone injured in the accident may pursue claims against the…
When initiating a lawsuit, plaintiffs have a wide variety of procedural requirements that they have to follow in order to ensure that their lawsuit is brought in a timely fashion, and the defendants receive adequate notice of the lawsuit. One of these requirements is that the plaintiff must ensure that…
Sometimes in Tennessee personal injury cases, a plaintiff will seek to recover damages from another individual who caused an injury or acted in a negligent manner that led to an injury. In other personal injury cases, an individual may be injured as a result of a simple accident, or an…
Duties in a negligence case can arise from a variety of circumstances. A landlord may have a duty to protect a tenant or the general public from known dangerous conditions. A medical professional may have a duty to treat patients with a professional degree of care. Duties can also arise…
Riding a motorcycle is a thrilling and relaxing experience. Tennessee’s scenic views are breathtaking. The problem occurs when other drivers fail to use the proper driving protocol to ensure your safety while sharing the road. A careless lane change or improper signal use at an intersection may result in a…