Posted On: December 12, 2008

Tennessee Slip and Fall Accidents

Tennessee personal injury attorneys help clients throughout East Tennessee who have suffered injuries due to slip and falls. Slip, trip, and fall injuries can cause serious injuries such as broken bones, lost limbs, head injuries, brain injuries, and wrongful death. Our Tennessee slip and fall lawyers seek full and fair compensation for all damages and losses, including immediate and future medical care, rehabilitation, lost wages, and lost earning potential.
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Many slip and fall accidents in Tennessee involve slippery substances on business floors. The injured party should contact a Tennessee personal injury attorney quickly since these cases have a short Statute of Limitations. Tennessee slip, trip and fall attorneys know that there are a variety of reasons someone could be injured. Some reasons include:
• Slippery/uneven sidewalks;
• Slippery/uneven cobblestones;
• Slippery/uneven pavement;
• Potholes;
• Steeply sloped driveways;
• Slippery floor surfaces;
• Slippery floor coverings;
• Oil, grease, water, liquids, or food on the floor;
• Uneven stairs;
• Inadequate stair rails;
• Tree roots, cords, or wires on the ground;
• Fallen objects;
• Fallen debris;
• Unsafe balconies;
• Unsafe railings; and
• Poor lighting.

Tennessee slip and fall lawyers will fight for you if you have been injured due to the unsafe property of another. Tennessee personal injury attorneys collect no fee unless damages are collected on behalf of our client. If you or a loved one has been injured in a slip and fall accident, contact a Tennessee personal injury lawyer today. All initial consultations are free. Tennessee slip and fall attorneys represent clients throughout the East Tennessee area, including Sevierville Knoxville, Newport, Morristown, Johnson City, Madisonville, Bristol, Pigeon Forge, Loudon, Gatlinburg, and Maryville.

Posted On: December 10, 2008

SUV Rollovers - Tennessee Personal Injury

Tennessee personal injury attorneys know that despite their sturdy appearance, SUV’s can be extremely dangerous vehicles. SUV’s stands for Sports Utility Vehicles. Some SUV ‘s are notorious for their deadly propensity to roll over. Automakers market the safety of these vehicles, despite the fact that they are more prone to rollovers than passenger cars.
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Our personal injury attorneys represent clients throughout East Tennessee who have suffered property damage, serious injuries, or the death of loved ones in rollover accidents. The design of a SUV’s contributes to its instability and momentum, which leads to rollovers. Some reasons why vehicles such as SUVs are dangerous include:

• Instability caused by a higher center of gravity
• Instability caused by a narrow wheel base
• High vehicle weight causes increased momentum
• Lack of proper electronic stability control
• Tire blowouts that cause vehicle to lose control

Tennessee injury attorneys know that many people are killed each year in rollover accidents and many more suffer catastrophic injuries, including soft tissue damage, brain, spinal cord and back injuries, broken bones, and injuries to the face and eyes. If you have legal questions regarding an injury or death related to a rollover accident, contact a Tennessee personal injury attorney today for a free consultation. All initial consultations are free. Our personal injury attorneys work across East Tennessee including Knoxville, Sevierville, Johnson City, Morristown, Bristol, Greeneville, Madisonville, and Newport.

Posted On: December 9, 2008

Tennessee Aviation Accidents

Tennessee personal injury lawyers represent clients throughout East Tennessee who have suffered serious injuries or the wrongful death of loved ones as a result of aviation accidents. Our personal injury attorneys handle accidents involving private planes, charter planes, commercial airliners, military planes, hot air balloons, and helicopters.
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Air travel is considered to be a safe means of transportation by the general public. When accidents do occur, they usually result in fatalities. Many incidents involving private aircraft go unreported and occur more frequently than people realize. After an aviation accident, it is important that you contact a Tennessee personal injury attorney to discuss your rights. There are many different reasons why aviation accidents occur. Some include:

• Piloting errors
• Faulty equipment
• Violations of FAA regulations
• Flight service negligence
• Air traffic controller error
• Maintenance negligence
• Repair negligence
• Fueling error

If you or someone you know has been involved in a plane crash, the airlines' insurance company will probably be in contact with the victim or the victim’s family soon after the crash. Before you sign any documents or accept a settlement, contact a Tennessee personal injury attorney. All initial consultations are free. Your rights for filing a future action against the airline insurer, the airline, the plane manufacturer, or the company responsible for maintaining the airplane may be forfeited should you accept a settlement.

If you have any legal questions regarding an injury or death related to an aviation accident, contact a Tennessee personal injury attorney today for a free consultation. Our personal injury attorneys work in the East Tennessee area including Knoxville, Bristol, Johnson City, Kingsport, Morristown, Sevierville, Chattanooga, Nashville, Greeneville, Maryville, Loudon, and Maryville.

Posted On: December 4, 2008

Truck Accidents

Tennessee personal injury attorneys know that many people are hurt each year in accidents caused by large trucks. At Baker Associates, our Tennessee personal injury lawyers represent clients throughout East Tennessee who have suffered property damage, serious injuries, or the death of loved ones in trucking accidents.
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The regulation of the trucking industry is complex at both the state and federal level. Truck drivers must acquire the proper license to operate his or her commercial vehicle. There are different types of licenses depending upon the size of the truck or substance the vehicle hauls. When a truck crash occurs, it is important to inspect the driver logbook to verify the driver’s compliance with certain safety regulations. Driver logbooks may provide evidence of maintenance and repairs, as well as the driver's schedule. Some drivers violate federal regulations that limit their time on the road. Unfortunately, some employers actually encourage this misconduct to increase the company’s productivity.

Large commercial vehicles crash for a variety of reasons. Large trucks are hard to control and require long stopping distances. These trucks have large blind spots and make wide turns, increasing the risk of accidents. Whenever a large truck crashes with a car, the car passengers typically sustain the more severe personal injuries.

If you have been involved in a trucking accident, contact a Tennessee trucking accident attorney. Immediate investigation and preservation of evidence is important in order to prove your personal injury claim with a large truck. Tennessee personal injury lawyers will investigate the facts surrounding your case, assess your claim, and establish which parties and insurance companies should be held responsible.

If you have legal questions regarding an injury or death related to a trucking accident, contact a Tennessee personal injury lawyer today for a free consultation. Our personal injury lawyers handle trucking accidents in the East Tennessee area including Knoxville, Sevierville, Newport, Maryville, Morristown, Greeneville, Johnson City, Bristol, Loudon, Madisonville, and Gatlinburg.