Domestic violence offenses are treated differently than every other kind of assault offense. These differences exist before, during, and after a case goes to court. “Domestic” cases are where the suspect and victim are related, dating, … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know When Charged With Domestic Violence
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Located in Nashville, Tennessee, the law firm of Raybin & Weissman has been helping people like you resolve their legal issues since 1976. We have a passion for the law and we work tirelessly to protect the quality of life for you and your loved ones. With more than 100 years of combined trial experience, we’ve dedicated our professional lives to the fight for justice. Our personal injury & criminal defense attorneys have received numerous awards like Lawyer of the year from Best Lawyers, a 10.0 rating on Avvo.com, Top Attorneys in Tennessee award and many more.
Truck Splits Car in Two in Hit-and-Run Accident on I-440
Rear-End Accident on I-440 in Nashville Victim hopes that witnesses can help identify the driver of a vehicle that rear-ended her Honda, sending it “flying” into interstate traffic moving in the opposite direction. “From what I’m told, I … [Read more...] about Truck Splits Car in Two in Hit-and-Run Accident on I-440
Fatal Hit-and-Run Motorcycle Accident in Madison
Davidson County is the most dangerous county in Tennessee in which to ride a motorcycle. At least that’s what the statistics tell us. Between 2013 and 2016, there were more motorcycle crashes in Davidson County than other county in the state, … [Read more...] about Fatal Hit-and-Run Motorcycle Accident in Madison
Wrong Way Driver Hits Semi-Truck on I-40
Last month, the westbound lanes of I-40 were closed mid-afternoon in the middle of the week after a 43-year-old woman drove her black Dodge pickup the wrong way on I-40, causing a head-on collision on the interstate. The pickup struck a … [Read more...] about Wrong Way Driver Hits Semi-Truck on I-40
Seat Belts on Tennessee School Buses
School Bus Safety “The school bus is the safest vehicle on the road. Your child is much safer taking a bus to and from school than traveling by car,” maintains the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), noting that students … [Read more...] about Seat Belts on Tennessee School Buses
Raybin & Weissman Files Lawsuit Regarding Female Inmate Who Was Impregnated By Guard
Raybin & Weissman recently filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of their client, a female inmate who was repeatedly raped and impregnated by a guard at the Moore County Jail. Said lead attorney Ben Raybin: “Jessica Fowler is just one of … [Read more...] about Raybin & Weissman Files Lawsuit Regarding Female Inmate Who Was Impregnated By Guard
Safety Improvements Implemented at Nashville’s “Most Dangerous Intersection”
Nashville Pedestrian Accidents According to the Tennessee Department of Homeland Security, there were nearly 300 pedestrians involved in accidents in Davidson County last year. Worse yet, 2017 was the deadliest year for pedestrians in … [Read more...] about Safety Improvements Implemented at Nashville’s “Most Dangerous Intersection”
Liability for Suicide
Case: In Re Estate of Christina Marie Cotton Issue: Can a personal be liable for someone committing suicide with that person’s firearm, where the person is aware of mental illness and shows him or her where the firearm is located? Facts: … [Read more...] about Liability for Suicide
Head-On Collisions Continue to Plague Nashville
Wrong-way Car Accident on New Year’s Day The New Year was just a few hours old when the Nashville metropolitan area witnessed its first wrong-way crash of 2018. According to WKRN, a black Nissan collided head-on with a silver Chrysler near … [Read more...] about Head-On Collisions Continue to Plague Nashville
Woman Brings Excessive Force Lawsuit Following Jailhouse Taser Incident
Last month, a Schuyler County, Illinois, resident brought a lawsuit against the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Department in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois, alleging that excessive force was used against her and that … [Read more...] about Woman Brings Excessive Force Lawsuit Following Jailhouse Taser Incident
