Articles Posted in Child Injuries and Death

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Public schools in Middle Tennessee have been in session for a couple of weeks now.  And, as of last week, Middle Tennessee private schools are back in session, so every weekday morning and afternoon there are going to be more pedestrians, bicyclists and school buses on our roadways.  Now is a great time to refresh ourselves on school zone safety and the penalties for violations of school zone rules.  This is especially true since in 2021 the number of pedestrians killed rose by 13% and the number of bicyclists who were killed increased by 5%. Continue reading

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Pedestrian accidents continue to climb.  In fact, pedestrian deaths are up 46% over the last decade compared to an increase of 5% for other traffic-related deaths.   The root causes of pedestrian accidents continue to be the same but now there is new technology to help prevent and minimize pedestrian accidents.  And, of course, there are things you can do to help too. Continue reading

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It is fascinating to see what some people search for on the internet.  “I want a lawyer and a sandwich” is commonly searched because of a popular line in the 2011 movie titled Blitz.  A sassy criminal suspect delivers the line in response to being placed in police custody.   Of course, most internet searches focus on more routine and basic legal issues such as “When do I need a lawyer for a car accident?” and “How do I hire a lawyer with no money?” and “Can anyone be your lawyer?”  We have rounded up some of the most common questions and answered them.  Read on. Continue reading

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Deaths related to car, truck and motorcycle accidents increased by 10.5% in 2021, the highest number of deaths on U.S. roadways in a single year since 2005.   Unfortunately, the bad news does not end there.  Pedestrian deaths increased by 13% with 7,342 pedestrians killed in a single year.  Bicyclist deaths increased by 5% with 985 bicyclists losing their lives last year.  Now for the better news, the federal government has taken two significant steps to try to reduce U.S. roadway deaths, and there are steps you can take too. Continue reading

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If you have Googled “How to Win an Accident Case” or “How Much Can I Sue for in an Accident Case” or “How to File an Accident Lawsuit” or anything similar to these types of searches, please proceed with extreme caution.  If you were in an accident with very minor, fully resolved injuries (like your neck was a little sore for a couple of days and without any medical intervention it completely improved), you do not need a lawyer.  But anything beyond that, you really should, at a minimum, consult an injury lawyer.  Now let us tell you why. Continue reading

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Since the pandemic began, pet adoptions have soared.  Roughly 23 million Americans have adopted a pet since this whole mess started.  And while that is great news for the animals, it has led to a rising increase in the number of unleashed dogs in neighborhoods.  Quite simply, many pet owners became used to school playgrounds and fields being empty because of the moratorium on team sports and have yet to re-adjust now that young kids and families are once again occupying those spaces.  So what’s the big deal?  Each year, there are 4.5 million dog bites with roughly 800,000 needing medical attention, and half of the victims are children.  Read on to brush up on Tennessee’s leash laws and what you can do to protect yourself and others. Continue reading

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Last week, author Seth Godin wrote a blog post about good and bad accidents and, to be honest, we keep thinking about it.  Perhaps Seth’s article has stuck with us because at the Law Offices of John Day, our award-winning lawyers see bad accidents and their lasting aftermath every single day.   Quite frankly, it can get you down.  Needless injuries and deaths caused by carelessness can be hard to stomach day in and day out.  So what keeps us going?  Good fortune.  Or as Seth put it, good accidents.  In follow-up to Thanksgiving, we thought we would share some with you. Continue reading

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November 4, 2021 is National Use Your Common Sense Day.  Yes, we are serious.  Our only problem with this particular national observance is that it is limited to only a day.  Quite frankly, and I think most of you will agree, it should be Use Your Common Sense Day every single day.  At the Law Offices of John Day, we see the results of failing to use common sense so we have some suggestions on where people might want to concentrate their efforts. We encourage you to join us in our little rant and add your lack-of-common-sense pet peeve in the comments. So here we go, this is our list: Continue reading

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Whether you live in downtown Nashville or out in the country, we are all pedestrians.  For example, when you drive to the grocery store or to the football game and you get out of your car to walk into the store or to the stadium, you are a pedestrian.  So pedestrian safety impacts each one of us.  Nationwide, a pedestrian is killed every hour and a half.  In Tennessee, crashes involving pedestrians are increasing. And more locally, last year, Nashville alone had its worst year of pedestrian deaths with 39 and is on pace to surpass that horrible mark this year. Do you know Tennessee law with respect to pedestrians? Read on for a refresher and for tips on staying safe. Continue reading

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Tomorrow is the first full day of classes for Metro Nashville schools.  Williamson County and Rutherford County schools are already in full swing, and a host of private schools start classes next week.  But, judging by recent statistics, drivers are the ones who need to go back to school.  For example, in some areas, tickets issued for speeding in excess of 100 mph have more than doubled since the start of the pandemic.  With more children in and around the roads, we all need to evaluate our driving practices.  Here is what you can do to help: Continue reading

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