Recent Blog Posts
Safety Tips to Avoid Night Time Boating Accidents
Boating is one of the most popular pastimes in Tennessee, and many people enjoy an evening or night out on the water. Unfortunately, boating accidents are far more likely to occur at night than the daytime, which is why operators and passengers on nighttime boat rides should follow some simple safety tips to minimize… Read More »
Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
Thousands of motorcycles are registered to drivers throughout Tennessee, and they are a wonderful way to navigate cities and the open road in a state that enjoys good weather for most of the year. Sadly, drivers of larger vehicles like cars, trucks, and vans do not always look out for motorcycles on the road,… Read More »
What Determines Compensation in an Amputation Accident?
Personal injury accidents that result in amputation, or the loss of a body part, are incredibly traumatic for victims. This type of injury can have catastrophic impacts on every aspect of a victim’s life for the rest of their life. Amputation injuries deserve to be fully compensated after an accident in order to help… Read More »
Injuries Caused by Explosions
The explosion on Christmas Day in downtown Nashville thankfully resulted in no loss of life, but the blast did injure three people in the area. Explosions can cause several serious injuries to those in the vicinity, and when it is caused by the negligent or reckless actions of another person, they can be held… Read More »
Drunk Driving Accidents Increase Around the Holidays
The Tennessee Highway Patrol increased patrols throughout Nashville and the surrounding area during the holidays in an effort to reduce the number of drunk drivers and drunk driving accidents that occur at the end of every year. Beginning December 30 through January 3, law enforcement has operated aggressive sobriety checkpoints around the area to… Read More »
Slip and Fall Accidents Can Cause Serious Back Injuries
With the weather getting colder, and ice and snow becoming a regular part of the forecast, the chances of being involved in a slip and fall accident increase substantially. While many people believe slip and falls are minor accidents, they have the potential to cause serious back and spine injuries for victims. At the… Read More »
Cold Weather Car Accidents
Car accidents typically increase during the cold weather months around Nashville and throughout Tennessee. There are many contributing causes to cold weather accidents, and drivers are obligated to take these conditions into account when they get behind the wheel. If you or a loved one has been injured in a cold weather accident, the… Read More »
Personal Injury Caused by Intentional Acts
When most people think of personal injury cases, they think of accidents caused by negligence or recklessness. Car accidents, slip and falls, or workplace injury are common examples. However, some personal injuries are caused by intentional acts, and not everyone is aware that they can file a lawsuit for damages if someone purposefully causes… Read More »
What are the Most Common Causes of Traumatic Brain Injuries?
Traumatic brain injuries, also known as TBI, can lead to both short and long-term injuries for victims after an accident. TBI has the potential to cause cognitive, behavioral, and sensory changes after a blow or impact to the skull that injures the brain. Many different types of accidents can lead to a traumatic brain… Read More »
Mechanical Failures that Lead to Boating Accidents
While many boating accidents are caused by operator negligence or recklessness, in some cases an accident can occur through no one’s fault on the vessel. Mechanical failures cause many boating accidents throughout Tennessee every year, and victims of this type of accident deserve to be compensated for their injuries. At Grissim & Waterman, our… Read More »
