Rental Scooter vs. Bicycle Accidents in Downtown Nashville: Who Is Responsible?
Electric scooters and bicycles are commonly seen in downtown Nashville, allowing tourists to quickly get around the city. Although you may enjoy the freedom of the open road, you lack the protection of an enclosed vehicle, making you susceptible to serious injuries. At Raybin & Weissman, our Tennessee personal injury...
Most Dangerous Roads in Nashville During Summer Travel Season
With 17.1 million visitors each year, Nashville is becoming one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. With infrastructure no longer supporting the current volume of traffic, accidents have spiked in the Music City. Summer months only exacerbate traffic concerns, causing a further increase in crashes. Unfortunately, sometimes no level...
Injured in an Uber or Lyft While Visiting Nashville?
The increasing popularity of rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft allows individuals to explore Nashville without having to rely on public transportation. Although its convenience and affordability cannot be denied, the benefits may stop there. What should have been an otherwise pleasant evening can quickly become horrific with one...
Why Rear-End Accidents Increase During Summer Vacation Traffic
The end of the school year is an exciting time for most families, allowing time to take extended road trips. While traveling can be exhilarating, it also encourages negligent driving behaviors. Given a general lack of focus and substantially more vehicles on the road, your risk of being in a...
Teen Driver Accidents Spike During Summer Break in Nashville
Between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekend, accidents involving teenage drivers skyrocket. With a 14 percent increase in accidents involving teen drivers, your risk of being in a crash during the summer rises. Given the drastic increase in teenage fatalities during this period, it has become known as the “100...
What Out-of-Town Drivers Need to Know After a Nashville Car Accident
If you are visiting Nashville and are involved in a car accident, one of the first things to understand is that the laws governing your claim are Tennessee’s laws, and not those of your home state. Car accident rules vary significantly from state to state, covering everything from how long...
Pedestrian Accident Risks for Tourists in Downtown Nashville
Nashville’s walkable entertainment districts make it easy to explore on foot, but pedestrian safety in the city is a problem. Between the foot traffic on Broadway, the surge in ride drop-offs along Lower Broadway and 2nd Avenue, and the mix of tourist pedestrians and high-speed roads throughout the metro area,...
What Tourists Should Do After an Uber or Lyft Accident in Nashville
Rideshare services offer a convenient and safe alternative to driving, especially when you are visiting an unknown city. In cities like Nashville, with numerous tourist attractions, Uber and Lyft rides are in high demand. A surge in tourists causes a sharp increase in the number of cars on the road,...
Legal Rights for Tourists Injured in a Car Accident in Nashville
Tourists flock to Davidson County for the music, nightlife, and sites. Growing traffic congestion, however, makes accidents common, and visitors are often injured. If you were injured in a car accident that was caused by another driver’s negligence, you have important legal rights that are well worth protecting. Turn to...
Can I Still Recover Compensation if I Was Partly at Fault in the Accident?
If you were recently in an accident, you may wonder if you can recover compensation if you are partly at fault. While each state has its own partial liability laws, in Tennessee, you can recoup damages if you are less than 50% at fault. Insurance companies may try to attribute...
Hit-and-Run Accident? Here’s How to Protect Your Legal Claim
A hit-and-run accident happens every 43 seconds in the U.S. If you’re a victim, you may feel overwhelmed and wonder if you can file a claim when the other driver is missing. Fortunately, you have the right to recover damages. Taking the right steps is key, so our Nashville car...
What Passengers Need to Know About Filing a Lawsuit After an Accident
As a passenger, you may sustain serious injuries that restrict your mobility and prevent you from working for weeks or even months. While your first step will likely be to file an insurance claim, Tennessee law allows you to pursue legal action. In many cases, a personal injury lawsuit enables...
How Weather and Road Conditions Can Affect Your Crash Claim
Each year, roughly 745,000 crashes are due to adverse weather conditions. If inclement weather or poor road conditions caused your accident, determining liability may be more challenging. Your insurance company may need to investigate further. They will consider whether you adjusted appropriately for weather conditions. If your accident was caused...
Texting and Distracted Driving Accidents Nashville, TN
Distraction has become a serious problem on our roadways, and the difficulty of proving it has led many experts to believe it is underreported. While distractions can take many forms, texting is considered the most dangerous, by a long shot. If you have been injured by a motorist who was...
Can You File a Claim for a Parked Car Accident in Nashville, TN?
It can be quite a shock to return to your car after enjoying a leisurely lunch, running a quick errand, or doing virtually anything else, only to find that it’s been hit. If you were in the car at the time, however, the matter is much more serious. A primary...
Witnessing a Truck Accident in Nashville
Trucks play a pivotal role in our economy, and we share our roads with more and more of these massive machines. Truck accidents are not uncommon in Nashville, and they are among the most dangerous crashes on our roadways. Witnessing a truck accident is a terrifying experience. If, however, you...
What to Do After a Rental Car Accident in Nashville, TN
Car accidents are terrifying events that can leave you in a state of shock – with no idea about how best to protect yourself moving forward. If the car you were driving was a rental, the situation is likely to be even more confusing. If someone else’s negligence causes you...
Proving Fault in Nashville Car Accidents: What Evidence Matters Most
Nashville has a well-deserved reputation for heavy traffic and for steep car accident rates. If another driver leaves you injured in a car accident, you will need to prove that their negligence was the direct cause of your physical, financial, and emotional losses. This requires a significant amount of evidence,...
Steps to Take if You’re Injured in a Davidson County Auto Accident
If another driver caused you to be injured in a car accident, your situation is unique, but there are things that you can do to make a big difference in how your claim is resolved. Because your recovery may hinge on the outcome of your claim, you shouldn’t wait to...
Documentation at the Scene of an Accident
If you are injured by another party’s negligence, your ability to recover on the full scope of your losses will hinge on the strength of your claim. Having thorough documentation from the scene of the accident sets the stage for an effective claim that supports an advantageous resolution. Having professional...
Can You Recover Compensation if You Weren’t Wearing a Helmet in Tennessee?
Although not wearing a helmet will not necessarily bar you from damages, it can significantly reduce the amount of compensation you receive. That’s because Tennessee law requires all motorcycle operators and passengers to wear a DOT-approved helmet. If you suffer injuries but fail to follow the law, you may be...
Evidence Police Use to Determine Fault in Tennessee Car Accidents
If you have been in a car accident in Tennessee, you most likely had to contact a police officer to come to the scene and complete a crash report. This report will contain pertinent information related to the accident, including the date/time/location of the event, road conditions, weather conditions, names...
Is Lane Splitting Legal for Motorcyclists in Tennessee?
The size and maneuverability of a motorcycle make it easy for riders to ride between two lanes, saving them time in heavy traffic. However, motorcyclists have a responsibility to follow traffic regulations to avoid crashes. Tennessee Code §55-8-182 explicitly prohibits lane splitting, stating that motorcyclists “shall not overtake and pass...
How Long Truck Accident Settlements Take in Tennessee
If you have recently been in a truck accident, you may be wondering how long you can expect it to take to receive your settlement check. With an ever-growing stack of medical bills weighing on your shoulders, you may wonder when you can expect to find some relief. Negotiating with...
How to Prove Negligence in a Motorcycle Crash
Although motorcyclists comprise a small percentage of road users, they account for 15% of traffic fatalities. Given the lack of protection of a motorcycle, those who survive are likely to have severe or catastrophic injuries. While you may be able to demonstrate your losses, financial recovery is heavily dependent on...
What if Airbags Fail to Deploy?
We rely on airbags to keep us safe by absorbing the impact of a crash. When an airbag fails to deploy, it can be a shocking experience. Although it is not unheard of for an airbag to malfunction, vehicle occupants may experience debilitating and sometimes fatal injuries. These losses are...
Getting Your Medical Bills Paid After a Car Accident
Between paying for surgeries, physical therapy, and other doctors’ visits, a motor vehicle accident can place you in constant worry about your future. On top of paying medical bills, most accident victims are unable to work for a period of time, only compounding their anxiety. Many people do not understand...
Why Truck Accident Cases Are More Complex
With an estimated 500,000 truck accidents occurring each year, it is no wonder that passenger vehicle drivers are nervous to share the road with these “big rigs.” Considering the sheer size and weight of a commercial truck, injuries and fatalities are more likely in the event of an accident. While...
How to Handle an Accident with an Uninsured Driver
Any crash comes with extreme stress, from getting the care you need to being reimbursed for any accident-related losses. When you are involved in an accident with an uninsured driver, your stress is bound to be intensified. Knowing your recovery options can help to streamline your claim. In this blog,...
Seeking Compensation for Broken Bones After a Motorcycle Accident
In a recent year, it was estimated that about 83,000 riders sustained broken bones in motorcycle accidents. Anyone who has experienced a fracture knows the excruciating pain that accompanies it. If not treated promptly or set correctly, there is a risk of reduced mobility and permanent disfigurement. Compensation for a...
Who is at Fault for Accidents That Happen in a Bicycle Lane?
When a cyclist is struck in the bicycle lane, the motor vehicle driver may be at fault for any resulting injuries. Given the obvious lack of protection, cyclist injuries are often debilitating and may even cause permanent impairment. However, a bicyclist cannot be compensated until the other party’s negligence is...
How to Recover Compensation After a Nashville Hit-and-Run
A driver who leaves the scene of an accident without exchanging information, waiting for the police, or rendering aid is guilty of a hit and run. In Tennessee, a hit-and-run accident can be charged as either a felony or misdemeanor, with felony charges being implemented if serious injury or death...
Is My Car Totaled After a T-Bone Collision?
A T-bone collision occurs whenever a driver strikes the side of another driver’s vehicle. Also known as a broadside collision or sideswipe accident, T-bone collisions account for 13% of all traffic accidents. While a car can be totaled following a broadside collision, you do have options if you want to...
Proving Traffic Violations After a Nashville Car Accident
As an injured party in a motor vehicle crash, you deserve maximum compensation for accident-incurred expenses. Expenses may include the cost of being transported by ambulance to the hospital, surgeries or treatments, prescriptions, and follow-up appointments with a physician. Even if you sustain minor injuries, you may be unable to...
Can Both Drivers Be Liable in a Side-Impact Crash?
Each year, roughly 8,000 people die and 27,000 people are injured in side-impact crashes. A side-impact crash, also known as a T-bone accident, occurs when one vehicle collides with the side of another. Given that side airbags primarily protect the upper body and head, these types of accidents commonly cause...
Pedestrian Accidents Outside Crosswalks: Your Rights
Even if you are outside of a crosswalk, a driver does not have the right to hit you. While it creates right-of-way issues, it is never okay to run into a pedestrian. Pedestrian accident injuries often include broken bones, spinal cord damage, and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). A pedestrian who...
Are Motorcycle Accident Cases Different From Car Accidents?
With over 82,000 accidents and more than 6,000 fatalities annually, motorcyclist safety is a never-ending concern in our country. Riding a motorcycle presents different issues from driving a passenger car, with motorcyclists being more susceptible to severe injury. Even though the vast majority of motorcyclists take preventive measures to avoid...
Liabilities for Accidents Caused by Poor Road Conditions
Approximately 5.4% of roads in the Volunteer State are in poor condition. Hazardous conditions can make for a bumpy ride, potentially resulting in an accident depending on the severity. The government entity responsible for maintaining the road should be responsible for covering your costs. At Raybin & Weissman, our Nashville...
What If I Don’t Have Health Insurance?
It is essential that you seek medical care as soon as possible after a wreck, both for your health and your case. If you do not have health insurance, you will have difficulty obtaining care. I can help you obtain care through a third-party funding company, a lien, or other...
How to File an Insurance Claim After a Motorcycle Accident
In a recent year, there were over 6,200 motorcyclist fatalities in the United States. Many motorcyclists assume that they will be compensated for the full cost of their medical expenses, lost wages, and bike repairs, but oftentimes, this could not be further from the truth. Recovering damages in a motorcycle...
Can You Sue for a Car Wreck Caused by a Road Hazard?
It is estimated that nearly one-third of car accidents are caused by road hazards. When your daily commute requires you to travel on certain streets and highways, it can be nearly impossible to avoid every hazardous condition. If your car was damaged due to uneven pavement, potholes, loose gravel, or...
Steps to Take After Being Hit by a Commercial Truck
Given the increased stopping distance of a commercial truck, many of which weigh nearly 80,000 pounds fully laden (loaded to full capacity), truck drivers must remain ever vigilant when traveling on our nation’s roads. Individuals who are involved in a crash with a commercial truck are at increased risk of...
Truck Accidents Caused by Fatigue or DUI
In the past decade, there has been a 43% increase in truck accidents, threatening the safety of all road users. Given a commercial truck’s size and weight, the issue is only heightened when driver exhaustion and impairment are thrown into the mix. Although truck drivers must follow federal standards regarding...
Can I Still Get Compensation if the At-Fault Party Doesn't Have Insurance?
Tennessee law requires all vehicle owners to carry mandatory minimum liability insurance for motor vehicle accidents. Failing to carry this insurance may result in fines, vehicle impoundment, or even license forfeiture, but that does little for victims injured by uninsured drivers on I-65. Although most car accident cases settle with...
Can I Sue if a Defective Motorcycle Part Caused My Accident?
Each year, hundreds of motorcycle accidents are caused by defective or faulty equipment. Faulty brakes, tires, or fuel lines can turn a pleasant ride into a nightmare. If a defective motorcycle part caused your accident, you may be able to sue the manufacturer, retailer, or mechanic who installed the part....
How Does My Medical Treatment Affect My Car Accident Case?
A car accident can cause debilitating injuries, impacting your ability to work, maintain relationships, and embrace all the joys that life has to offer. The losses from a collision can result in financial, emotional, and physical detriments. This can often deplete a person’s nest egg, which you may have worked...
What if My Accident Was Caused by Poor Road Conditions or Construction Zones?
A flat tire can ruin your day, but it is especially frustrating if caused by a tool left behind in a construction zone, pothole, or other roadway condition. If your accident was caused by a roadway defect or poor conditions, liability may lie with the city, state, or municipality responsible...
How Do I File an Insurance Claim After a Car Accident?
Each year, 2.6 million people are rushed to the emergency room due to motor vehicle crash injuries. In the aftermath of a crash, you may be left frozen, stunned by what just unfolded. While your initial instinct may be to call your insurance agent, there are more effective ways to...
Can I Still File a Claim if the Accident Was Caused By Weather Conditions?
In 2023, The Volunteer State experienced over 178,000 car accidents, highlighting the hazards of traveling within the state. If you were in an accident caused by inclement weather or poor road conditions in Tennessee, you might think that you are “out of luck” as far as pursuing damages. You may...
Serious Injuries in a Multi-Vehicle Pileup
One minute, you may be cruising down the road, only to find yourself braking and swerving, trying not to hit the vehicle in front of you. While you may successfully avoid a collision, the two motorists behind you fail to brake in time, causing you severe injuries. Each year, thousands...
Five Seatbelt Facts That Will Convince You to Buckle Up
Each year, seatbelts save the lives of approximately 15,000 people. Given the overwhelming evidence showing the safety ramifications of wearing a seatbelt, thousands of people still choose not to buckle up. As of 1986, Tennessee law requires vehicle occupants to wear a seatbelt, with law enforcement issuing tickets to unbuckled...
How Long Does it Take to Resolve a Car Accident Case?
Following a crash, you may feel panicked. If you sustain injuries, you may be burdened by medical bills, all while trying to keep up with the costs of everyday living. Many accident victims are unable to work, creating further financial distress during an already stressful time. With all the unknowns...
When Should You Accept a Settlement After a Truck Accident?
An accident with a commercial vehicle or any type of large truck can cause devastating injuries. Injuries in truck accidents are often suffered by occupants in other vehicles, with over 86,000 injuries occurring in 2023. If you have been involved in a truck accident, you may be seeking relief for...
Car Accident Statute of Limitations
If you have recently been in a car accident in The Volunteer State, you only have one year to file a personal injury claim and three years to recover for property damage. These statutory deadlines, known as a statute of limitations, are in effect to ensure fairness in our judicial...
How to Maximize Compensation After a Car Accident
With over 2.6 million people rushing to the emergency room following a motor vehicle crash each year, it is no wonder that an insurance payout from an accident involving serious injuries can easily reach high six figures. In the aftermath of a collision, you may find yourself unable to work,...
Deadliest Year for Pedestrians in Nashville, TN
Nashville Pedestrian Accidents on the Rise Statistics tell us that Nashville is an increasingly dangerous city for pedestrians. According to nashvillelook4me.com, on average, a pedestrian is killed every 21 days in Nashville. And with the city’s population growing rapidly and our streets becoming increasingly congested, the trend is moving in...
What if the Driver Who Caused the Accident Was Texting or Distracted?
Distraction has become a serious problem on our roadways, and the fact that it can be difficult to prove leads many experts in the field to believe that it is underreported. While distractions can take many forms, texting is considered the most dangerous – by a long shot. If you...
Can I File a Claim if My Car Was Parked and Another Car Hit It?
It can be quite a shock to return to your car after enjoying a leisurely lunch, running a quick errand, or doing virtually anything else, only to find that it’s been hit. If you were in the car at the time, however, the matter is that much more serious. A...
What to Do if You’re in a Car Accident while Driving a Rental Car
Car accidents are terrifying events that can leave you in a state of shock – with no idea about how best to protect yourself moving forward. If the car you were driving was a rental car, the matter is likely to be that much more confusing. If someone else’s negligence...
Is Dash Cam Footage Used in Trial?
By Author David Weissman These days, it seems like cameras are watching you everywhere you go. With the advancement of technology, motorists commonly install dash cams that attach to the windshields of their vehicles, filming what is happening outside the vehicle. Depending on the type of dashcam, you may be...
What Do I Need to File an Accident Report?
By Author David Weissman If you travel in the Volunteer State, it is important that you understand the laws surrounding motor vehicle accidents and when you are required to contact the authorities. If you were involved in an accident in Tennessee, you may not know if you need to file...
Failure to Yield Motorcycle Accidents
Author: David Weissman Motorists who fail to yield right-of-way to motorcyclists contribute to thousands of motorcycle accidents each year. Given the lack of protection afforded by a motorcycle, motorcyclists are susceptible to sustaining severe injuries, permanently changing the course of their lives. Under Tennessee law, failure to yield resulting in...
How Long After a Car Accident Can Injuries Appear?
Author: David Weissman If you’ve been involved in a car accident but don’t think you were injured in the process, it’s important not to rely solely on your first impressions. The fact is that there are a range of reasons why an injury may not be immediately apparent, and some...
Can I Leave the Scene of an Accident if Nobody Else Was Involved?
Author: David Weissman The truth is that not all single-vehicle accidents like yours are caused by negligence on the part of the lone driver, which makes these cases less cut-and-dried than many people think. In Tennessee, if you are involved in an accident that causes injury or property damage over...
Can My Insurance Company Sue Me after an Accident?
Author: David Weissman If you’re injured by another driver’s negligence, you’ll very likely file a claim with that driver’s car insurance provider. If they don’t carry the insurance they’re required to by law, or if they don’t carry enough to cover your losses, you can sue them directly, but this...
What Happens if You Have No Insurance, but the Other Driver Was at Fault?
Author: David Weissman The State of Tennessee is a fault-based state when it comes to car accidents, which means that at-fault drivers are responsible for covering the losses that their victims suffer, and related claims generally go through the at-fault drivers’ car insurance policies. When you work closely with an...
Can You Fight an At-Fault Accident?
If you were injured because of someone else’s negligence but the other side is assigning fault to you, such as in a traffic crash or a slip and fall accident, you have legal options that include fighting for your legal rights and pursuing the compensation that you’re owed. Toward this...
What Happens if Both Drivers Leave the Scene of an Accident?
If you were injured or suffered property damage to your vehicle in a car accident that was caused by another driver’s negligence, it could leave you in a state of shock that makes it difficult to make good decisions. While both motorists are required to exchange contact information as well...
How Can Drivers Reduce Risks at a Railroad Crossing?
Accidents can take place anywhere on the road, but drivers are at an increased risk at railroad crossings. In 2021, there were 1,600 collisions between vehicles and freight and commuter trains, with 500 collisions at railroad crossings. This resulted in 133 fatalities and 644 injuries. If you drive in the...
Liability for Accidents in Dangerous Intersections
If you live in Nashville, you’ve likely noticed the city’s immense growth over the past few years. There are many positive aspects associated with the growth of a city, but unfortunately, there are also some negative aspects. One negative aspect of a city’s growth is increased traffic accidents. Intersections, in...
TSU Researchers Analyze Coverage of Pedestrian Deaths
When the media covers pedestrian accidents, readers often receive the same information that is found in the police report. In other words, news articles typically tell us little more than: Who was involved What happened When the accident happened Where the incident occurred Oftentimes, the last line in a pedestrian...
Attorneys for Victims of Pedestrian Accidents
Despite the newfound dedication to preventing pedestrian injuries and deaths, this year will go down on record as the deadliest year for pedestrians in Music City’s history. Walk Bike Nashville aims to raise awareness about pedestrian safety in Nashville. Reports say someone is killed, on average, every 21 days while...