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Fifteen years ago, the Tennessee Legislature passed the Tennessee Civil Justice Act of 2011 and the bill was signed by then Governor Bill Haslam.   Commonly referred to as “tort reform” because it allegedly fixed abuses in the civil justice system, it could be called the “Wrongdoer Protection Act” because of the protection it provides to individuals and corporations that cause harm to others.  Regardless of how you feel about the Tennessee Civil Justice Act of 2011, most reasonable people would say that the value of a dollar has dramatically changed in 15 years.  Yet, the monetary limits contained within the Act have not increased at all.  Understandably, most Tennesseans do not have any idea of the Act’s impact unless or until they or a loved one has been seriously injured. So, let’s examine what the Tennessee Civil Justice Act also known as tort reform did to the rights of injury victims and their families. Continue reading

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Summer is officially in full swing.   And while it is the season for vacations and relaxing by the pool or lake, summer can also be a dangerous time.   Here are 3 things you should know to make sure everyone enjoys a safe summer. Continue reading

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AI presents a new legal threat and people involved in litigation or who are contemplating litigation need to be aware of it.  You may have already heard about situations in which lawyers relied too heavily on AI and got in trouble with the court.  If not, just Google “lawyer who used AI to write brief”, and you can read case after case in state after state where lawyers have been sanctioned by courts for using AI to write their briefs.  While there is not a general prohibition on lawyers using AI, there are strict prohibitions about lawyers citing non-existent cases, erroneously quoting previous case law, etc.  In the cases of the sanctioned lawyers, AI “hallucinated” and gave the lawyers incorrect information and the lawyers did not double check its accuracy before submitting it to the Court.  Now, there is a new danger, and it is with clients asking AI legal questions either before or during the litigation. Continue reading

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The short answer is “Yes”.  You absolutely can use an AI tool to help you handle your claim yourself.  But the better question is this:  Should you use an AI tool to handle your own personal injury claim?   We believe the answer to that question is “No.”  Allow us to explain. Continue reading

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Public schools in Middle Tennessee have already started and tomorrow marks the first day of school for private schools.  Of course, this means more drivers on the road during rush hour, more pedestrians and bikers and, of course, more buses.  Do you know important Tennessee laws regarding pedestrians and bikers?  Do you know under which circumstances you do not have to stop for a school bus with activated lights?  Take our true/false quiz and see what grade you receive on driver safety. Continue reading

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Following the Delta airlines crash at the Toronto airport last week, Delta has reportedly offered all passengers $30,000 “no strings attached and it does not affect rights”.    Offers like this are rare and they raise a lot of questions such as: Is this an admission of liability by Delta?  Can the passengers still pursue legal action against Delta?   Was Delta required by aviation law to make this offer or is it a gesture of good will?  Read on for some answers. Continue reading

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Super Bowl Sunday is almost here.  Whether you are an Eagles fan, a Chiefs fan or you are just excited about the dips and commercials, if you are hosting a party, do you know legal responsibilities if you are serving alcohol?   What about if your dog bites someone at the party?   What about if your buffalo chicken dip gives everyone food poisoning?   Read on to learn how Tennessee law handles some of these questions. Continue reading

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In subdivisions all around Middle Tennessee, you routinely see teenagers driving golf carts with their friends.  At lake communities, neighbors use them to get down to the water and to get to the neighborhood get-together.  In downtown Franklin, residents use them to go to dinner.  And while golf carts are fun, they can be dangerous.  And depending upon how you are using them, you could be breaking the law.   In fact, Tennessee law has different requirements depending upon the speed capabilities of the vehicle.  Read on to learn more about Tennessee law regarding golf carts and how to protect yourself if there is an accident. Continue reading

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Halloween is one week away, and October is Pedestrian Safety Month.  That is probably not a coincidence.  Of course, pedestrian safety is not just for Halloween or October.  The simple truth is that we are all pedestrians.  When you drive to Target and get out of your car to walk into the store, you are a pedestrian.  When you park in a parking garage in downtown Nashville and then cross the street to go to a Predators game, you are a pedestrian.  When you are out for a walk in your neighborhood, you are a pedestrian.

Unfortunately, we have some bad news for all of us.  Pedestrian accidents continue to rise.  In fact, pedestrian accidents are increasing faster than any other type of traffic death.   Almost every hour, a pedestrian is killed in this country and more than 67,000 are injured each year.   Read on to learn more about pedestrian accidents and how we can prevent them. Continue reading

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Middle Tennessee public and private schools are now back in full swing for the new school year.  That means students biking and walking to school as well as children boarding and exiting school buses.  Drivers have special obligations towards pedestrians, bikers and around school buses.  Would you receive a passing grade if quizzed on these rules?  Continue reading

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