Recent Blog Posts
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 »
Nashville Boy Suffers TBI in Hit and Run
A twelve year old boy from Nashville has been released from a rehabilitation facility after a hit and run accident left him with a serious traumatic brain injury. Jay Fizer was riding his bicycle on March 8 when a car struck him and left the scene. He suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that… Read More »
Near Drowning Injuries in Boating Accidents
Boating accidents can cause a wide range of injuries, some mild and others severe, such as broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, and drowning. One devastating injury caused by boating accidents that many people do not fully understand is called near drowning. Victims of near drowning often need significant medical treatment and require a lifetime… Read More »
Injuries Caused By A Government Entity
An accident can happen anywhere, at any time, and be caused by anyone. Most Tennessee personal injury cases are fairly straightforward if they are handled by an experienced personal injury lawyer. However, if the accident was caused by a government entity, the laws and procedures are completely different. You need a skilled Nashville personal… Read More »
What To Know About Amputation Injuries
No matter the cause, amputation injuries are catastrophic for the victims. An amputation can be caused by disease, injury, infection, or traumatic event. Regardless of how, an amputation injury changes a person’s life forever. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident that required the amputation of a body part,… Read More »
What Causes Rollover Accidents?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), rollover accidents account for around 9,500 fatalities every year nationwide and cause a quarter of all fatal accidents on the roadway. Rollover accidents have the capacity to cause devastating and permanent injuries to victims who survive this type of crash, and victims are often left… Read More »
Tennessee’s Modified Comparative Fault Rule in Personal Injury Cases
A person injured in an accident in Tennessee deserves to be compensated for their injuries. Damages from an accident include all economic and noneconomic costs incurred by the victim, but that is not the end of the calculation in Tennessee personal injury claims. The determination of fault plays a massive role in dictating the… Read More »
Grissim & Waterman Announces the Make a Difference Scholarship
Grissim & Waterman, a personal injury law firm in Nashville, is proud to announce its 2019 Make a Difference Scholarship, which will offer $1,000 each to two students in Tennessee who are pursuing higher education. This is the first year the prominent law firm has provided a scholarship opportunity for students. The winners will… Read More »
Nashville’s Pothole Problems Only Worsening
2019 Has Been the Worst Year So Far for Potholes. Our Nashville Car Accident Lawyers Explain What That Means for Drivers. Last year was reported to be the ‘worst year for potholes,’ but 2019 has been worse than 2018, according to both the Tennessee Department of Transportation and Metro Public Works. During the height… Read More »
Tennessee’s Hand-held Cell Phone Ban: What You Need To Know
Our Nashville Car Accident Attorneys Explain the Dos and Don’ts of the New Law The new Tennessee law that went into effect on July 1, 2019, bans drivers from using hand-held devices behind the wheel. Known as the “Hands-Free Law,” the new law is intended to help reduce the number of distracted driving accidents… Read More »
