Articles Tagged with personal injury attorney in Tennessee

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Before you can find a personal injury attorney in Tennessee, you need to determine which type of attorney you need. Personal injury, or tort law, encompasses a lot legal issues including dog bites, car accidents, assaults and slip and falls. Not every personal injury attorney in Tennessee may specialize in the area of law you need. So it’s important you start your search knowing what type of attorney you need.

Ask for Referrals

Talk to family members, friends and co-workers who have recently hired personal injury attorneys. Ask questions pertaining to the attorney’s legal experience and communication style. You will want to compile at a list of at least four to five attorneys.

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These days, it is not uncommon to see a person driving while distracted behind the wheel. There have been many media reports lately about texting and driving and how dangerous it can be. While things like texting, emailing, talking on a cell phone, eating, and applying make up while driving can be dangerous, there is another thing that has not been discussed as much, even though it can be even more deadly than any of the things listed above. Drowsy driving is also very dangerous and causes scores of car accidents each year in this country. If you have been injured because of someone falling asleep behind the wheel, please contact a personal injury lawyer in Tennessee to discuss your case.

Consequences Of Drowsy Driving

Many people are sleep deprived these days. Most schedules are overfilled, meaning that there is little time for rest or sleep. Sometimes it’s because the person is being overworked, sometimes it’s because they are too stressed to sleep. No matter the reason, it is important to realize how potentially dangerous driving while drowsy can be. Falling asleep behind the wheel can have devastating consequences. Not only are those who are driving drowsy risking their one lives and well being, they are also risking the lives and well being of those around them on the road.

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