Recent Blog Posts
Roof Crush Regulations in Vehicle Rollovers
With all of the standards and regulations required for vehicles today, it comes as a surprise to many when they discover that the government has no performance standard for roofs when it comes to vehicle rollovers. Instead of requiring rollover testing on vehicles before they go to market, the government requires a stationary roof… Read More »
Passenger Injured in Crash with Police Sues City for Damages
Antona Esaw is suing the city of Nashville for damages after she sustained severe injuries in a car accident with a city police officer last summer. According to the lawsuit, Esaw was a passenger in a car on July 4, 2019, when the driver sped through a blinking red traffic light around 3:05 a.m…. Read More »
Types of Damages Recoverable in a Wrongful Death Case
An accident can happen in an instant, and in those brief moments the life of a loved one can be taken unexpectedly. If an accident in Tennessee takes the life of a family member, their loved ones can seek financial compensation through a wrongful death claim. While money can never replace the person lost,… Read More »
Wrong Way Car Accident Causes Major Injuries
Earlier this year, a woman in Nashville caused serious injuries after causing a wrong way car accident on Interstate 65. Alina Green, 34, was driving north in the southbound lanes of I-65 around 6:15 a.m. when her vehicle struck another one head-on in a wrong way crash. After striking the first vehicle, her car… Read More »
Boy Dies After Traumatic Brain Injury in Parking Garage Accident
A seven year old boy passed away after suffering a traumatic brain injury in an accident at a parking garage in Nashville. Dedric Holt, 7, was injured in an accident involving a garage gate at a Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) garage at Mosley and 6th on June 11. According to a bystander… Read More »
What Vehicles are Most Likely to Rollover in a Crash?
Vehicle rollovers are scary and serious accidents that often cause devastating injuries to the driver and passengers involved in the crash. Some vehicles are more likely than others to rollover in an accident, with SUVs and trucks topping the list. Knowing what vehicles are most likely to rollover in a crash and how to… Read More »
Common Causes of Brain Injuries
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most serious harms that can happen to a victim in an accident. A TBI can cause temporary or permanent disability with the cognitive, behavioral, physical, and emotional capabilities of an accident victim. A traumatic brain injury can occur in almost any type of accident, but… Read More »
Who is Liable in a Trucking Accident?
A truck accident can lead to devastating injuries for victims given the significant size and force of a large commercial truck. It is critical that the victims of truck accidents be compensated fully for their injuries. One of the most important questions that often arises after a trucking accident is what parties are liable… Read More »
2020 Mitch Grissim & Associates Make a Difference Scholarship
Mitch Grissim & Associates is pleased to announce Kate Blankenship as a recipient of our 2020 Mitch Grissim & Associates Make a Difference Scholarship. Ms. Blankenship will be studying Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. She has interest in genetics and bioethics and has devoted numerous hours to helping… Read More »
Should I Talk to an Insurer after an Accident?
Being in an accident can be a scary, confusing, and painful experience. Yet, within hours or days after an accident an insurance adjuster may be hounding you for a statement about what happened. One of the most commonly asked questions by clients is whether they should talk to an insurance company after an accident…. Read More »
