Recent Blog Posts
Burns And Explosion Injuries In Boating Accidents
When most people think about the types of injuries that can occur in a boating accident, they think of drowning and other water-related harm. However, victims of boating accidents often suffer from burns and other injuries related to explosions when a serious accident happens on a vessel. At the law office of Grissim &… Read More »
Should I Talk To An Insurance Company After An Accident?
Getting hurt in an accident can be a scary, painful, and stressful experience. In the aftermath of an accident it can be difficult to know where to go, what to do, and who to talk to. In many accidents around the Nashville area, insurance adjusters may be reaching out within hours or days after… Read More »
Boating Accident Brain Injuries
When most people think about the injuries caused by boating accidents, they typically think of drowning and related harm. However, one of the most common types of injuries caused by a boating crash is a brain injury. This type of injury can take many forms and be caused in many different ways while out… Read More »
Truck Accidents Caused By A Defect: Who Is Responsible?
Truck accidents can be devastating for victims and their loved ones when they happen on the roads in Tennessee. While oftentimes a truck accident is caused by the actions or negligent omissions of the driver, in some cases an accident is caused by a defect in the vehicle itself. When this occurs, who is… Read More »
Rollover Accidents Caused By Defects
While many rollover accidents are caused by driver error or other issues on the road, some serious rollover crashes are due to defects in the vehicle. When a rollover accident is caused by a vehicle defect, it often leads to important questions about liability for those responsible and compensation for victims. If you or… Read More »
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 Grissim & Waterman, we recognize that motorcyclists have just as much… 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 »
