Recent Blog Posts
Motorcycle Accidents Increase In Spring
With winter weather finally abating, the spring brings warmer temperatures and more of an opportunity for motorcycles to get back on the roads in Tennessee. However, according to the AAA, springtime also brings with it an increase in motorcycle accidents and injuries. At Mitch Grissim & Associates, we recognize that motorcyclists have just as… Read More »
Accident Hotspots Identified In Nashville
Workers that remove traffic accidents from the Nashville roadways have identified a few hotspots around the city where more accidents happen than other areas of town. I-40 at I-24, I-24 at Briley Parkway on the east side of town, and I-24 near Antioch are some of the most common crash hotspots around Nashville. In… Read More »
Common Types of Trucking Accidents
Anyone driving on the highway or in a commercial district has encountered semi-trucks. These massive vehicles transport goods throughout the country and the world, making them a mainstay of roadways everywhere. As we have seen in recent years, the trucking industry is critical to the world economy. However, due to their vast size and… Read More »
Truck Accidents On The Rise
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), accidents involving large commercial trucks are on the rise both nationwide and in Tennessee. In 2017, there were 130 fatal accidents on the Tennessee roadways involving a large truck, up from 114 accidents the year before. The injuries caused by truck accidents are often catastrophic… Read More »
Long-Term Effects Of A Spinal Cord Injury
One of the worst back and spine injuries that a person can suffer in an accident is an injury to the spinal cord. In many cases, a spinal cord injury results in paralysis, but there are other long-term effects of a spinal cord injury that must be considered when filing a personal injury claim…. Read More »
Tennessee Bill Would Limit Personal Injury Damages
State senator Jon Lundberg recently submitted a bill to the Tennessee legislature that, if passed, would limit the amount of damages that a personal injury victim could receive after an accident. While the senator claims that the purpose of the new proposed law is to avoid a second windfall for plaintiffs at the expense… Read More »
Long-Term Effects Of Amputation Injuries
An amputation injury is one of the most traumatic harms inflicted upon an accident victim and can seriously impact a person for the rest of their life. In addition to lengthy hospital stays, surgeries, and other treatment immediately after the accident, there are also many long-term effects of amputation injuries that must be considered… Read More »
Internal Injuries Caused by Car Accidents
Car accidents can cause all types of injuries, but internal injuries are often more difficult to identify and can be catastrophic if not treated right away. If you or a loved one has suffered internal injuries in a car accident in the Nashville area, you need an experienced personal injury attorney zealously advocating for… Read More »
What To Know about Jackknife Accidents
Jackknife Accidents Large commercial trucks are commonplace on the roads in Tennessee. Trucking is the most common way to transport goods across the country, and when fully loaded, a semi-truck can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. With all the extra weight of the trailer itself, plus any cargo, trucks can be very hard to… Read More »
Motorcycle Defects that Can Cause Accidents
Like all other types of vehicles, motorcycles and their component parts are designed and manufactured by companies. Those responsible for the design, manufacture, sale, and distribution of these vehicles have a duty to provide and keep motorcycles that are safe for use. If a motorcycle accident occurs because of a defect in the vehicle… Read More »
