Articles Posted in Car Accident

Tennessee Court of Appeals Reverses Damages Award Against Ambulance Service
Law Office of David S. Hagy, PLC

In a recent opinion, Hardeman County v. McIntyre, the Tennessee Court of Appeals reversed a trial court’s award of damages to a driver injured when an ambulance collided into her while she was attempting to make a turn. At issue in the appellate court was whether the ambulance company had breached the standard of care…

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New Technology Aimed at Reducing Distracted Driving Accidents Deemed Ineffective
Law Office of David S. Hagy, PLC

In a recent blog post, we reported on the increase of distracted driving accidents in Nashville and throughout the country. Texting and talking on a cell phone while driving are two of the most widespread examples of distracted driving. According to a recent article, data compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) reveals…

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State Bill Would Amend Victims’ Rights Law To Add Certain Categories of Motor Vehicle Accident Victims
Law Office of David S. Hagy, PLC

The Nashville-based newspaper, “The Tennessean,” recently reported that the state legislature is considering a new bill that would provide financial assistance to families of victims of certain categories of traffic accidents. As it stands now, the “Criminal Injuries Compensation Program” (the “CIC”) provides assistance to victims of crimes or, in the unfortunate circumstance of the…

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Driving While Texting Causes Distracted Driving Accidents on Our Roads
Law Office of David S. Hagy, PLC

Distracted driving is rampant in Tennessee and in states across the nation. The latest distraction is not simply the cell phone calls that drivers make and receive, but the culprit is now texting while driving. In 2011, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) reported that distracted driving is the primary killer of American teenagers.…

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Tennessee Supreme Court Agrees to Hear DUI Field-Sobriety Test Case
Law Office of David S. Hagy, PLC

Driving under the influence in Nashville, as in cities across the country, is a serious offense. One of the primary reasons is that innocent victims of DUI accidents often suffer serious injuries, including burns, broken bones and head trauma; many die. Law enforcement makes it a priority to police the roads and highways to prevent…

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Tennessee General Assembly Considering Allowing Evidence of Seat Belt Usage in Injury Cases
Law Office of David S. Hagy, PLC

The Tennessee General Assembly is considering a bill that would allow into evidence in civil cases, such as car accident injury cases, evidence that an injured driver or passenger was not wearing the seat belt. This is terrible public policy and, if enacted, would only serve to benefit insurance companies to the detriment of injured…

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Increasing Number of Accidents on Tennessee Roads
Law Office of David S. Hagy, PLC

Drivers on the road in Tennessee, like everywhere else in the country, have many more distractions than ever. There are incoming (and outgoing) cell phone calls, “hands-free” gadgets to connect, email and text messages that need to be sent or read, possibly even hundreds of satellite radio channels to choose from, while GPS devices guide…

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United States Supreme Court Weighs Legality of Obtaining Warrantless Blood Sample From a Drunk Driver: Missouri vs. Tyler McNeely
Law Office of David S. Hagy, PLC

In a recent drunk driving case, the United States Supreme Court heard arguments from both the State of Missouri and defense attorneys as to the right of law enforcement officials to obtain a non-consensual and warrantless blood sample from a suspected drunk driver. Although this case arises out of an incident in Missouri, the implications…

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Tennessee Court of Appeals Addresses the Duty of Insurer to Obtain Sufficient Auto Liability Insurance Coverage
Law Office of David S. Hagy, PLC

A case recently before the Tennessee Court of Appeals addresses the the duty of an insurance company to provide appropriate automobile accident liability insurance coverage. In Barrick v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, just issued on December 21, 2012, the plaintiffs had sued State Farm alleging that they had been clients of State Farm…

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Claims for Emotional Distress Not Considered “Bodily Injury” Under Insurance Policy: Garrison v. Bickford
Law Office of David S. Hagy, PLC

In a case of first impression, the Tennessee Supreme Court ruled that the term “bodily injury”, within the context of uninsured motorist coverage, does not cover claims for mental or emotional harm without an accompanying physical injury to the insured. An experienced Nashville car accident attorney can advise you of the current state of the…

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