Tennessee Injury Law CenterAh, April Fools’ Day, a day on which people commonly play practical jokes because what better day to play a practical joke then on the day when people are expecting it. So tricky! Nonetheless, at The Law Offices of John Day, we thought we would play along. Which of these Tennessee roadway/safety laws is an April Fools’ joke? Can you spot the fake? Continue reading
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$30,000, No Strings Attached
Following the Delta airlines crash at the Toronto airport last week, Delta has reportedly offered all passengers $30,000 “no strings attached and it does not affect rights”. Offers like this are rare and they raise a lot of questions such as: Is this an admission of liability by Delta? Can the passengers still pursue legal action against Delta? Was Delta required by aviation law to make this offer or is it a gesture of good will? Read on for some answers. Continue reading
Winter Weather Driving Tips
If the forecasts are correct, a snowstorm is headed for Nashville and the rest of Middle Tennessee. While the kids will be ecstatic for a snow day, many of us are not that lucky and will have to venture out. Avoid accidents and stay safe by taking a few moments to remind yourself of winter weather driving tips and other safety considerations. Continue reading
Hosting A Super Bowl Party This Sunday? Do You Know Your Legal Responsibilities?
Super Bowl Sunday is almost here. Whether you are an Eagles fan, a Chiefs fan or you are just excited about the dips and commercials, if you are hosting a party, do you know legal responsibilities if you are serving alcohol? What about if your dog bites someone at the party? What about if your buffalo chicken dip gives everyone food poisoning? Read on to learn how Tennessee law handles some of these questions. Continue reading
What Happens If You Are Hit By a Drunk Driver in Tennessee?
Drunk driving accidents are on the rise across the country, and Tennessee is no exception. Tennessee ranks 12th in the nation for drunk driving accidents, and nearly 27% of all fatal Tennessee car accidents involve a drunk driver. Continue reading
50 More Weeks to Lose Weight, Learn a Language and Organize Your Garage
How are you doing on your New Year’s Resolutions? Every year, most of us make resolutions about how to improve our minds, health and lives. And each year, around this time, most of us tend to lose steam. Lasting change is hard, but we have some easy things you can do to substantially protect your financial well-being in 2025. Read on for 3 easy resolutions. Continue reading
A Safe Ride Home on New Year’s Eve
Do you have plans to go out for New Year’s Eve? As you celebrate the end of 2024, be sure to start 2025 safely and responsibly. According to the National Safety Council, on New Year’s Eve, 42% of fatal car crashes are alcohol-related, which is triple the rate of other days throughout the year. The Murfreesboro office of the Law Offices of John Day wants to help get you home safely. For the 8th consecutive year, we are offering Uber rides home on New Year’s Eve. Read on for details and the Uber code. Continue reading
Preventing Pedestrian Accidents
Auto manufacturers must comply with a lot of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards designed for the protection of the occupants inside the vehicle, but with a recent new proposal they may soon have to also design and manufacture vehicles that protect individuals outside the vehicle – bicyclists and pedestrians. The reason for the new proposal by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is that cyclist and pedestrian deaths continue to increase alarmingly, up more than 75% since 2009. A pedestrian is killed roughly every hour in this country and more than 60,000 are injured each year. And, there are a lot of near misses. In Tennessee, 1 in 4 drivers say they have almost hit a pedestrian. Continue reading
I Was Injured in an Accident and My Doctor Made It Worse. Who is Responsible?
This happens more than you might expect. Each year, there are over 57 million medical office visits, and 40 million emergency room visits related to injuries. A tremendous amount of malpractice happens during those visits. According to John Hopkins, 795,000 patients each year will suffer serious harm from a misdiagnosis alone. Medication errors and health care-associated infections are also leading causes of harm to patients. Roughly, 250,000 patients will die from medical errors. So, what happens when you get injured by a vicious dog or injured in a car wreck, and then a medical professional makes a mistake that makes it worse? Continue reading
Thanksgiving Road Safety Tips
Car accidents are still significantly higher than pre-pandemic numbers. In fact, the United States performs poorly compared to other developed nations because our traffic injuries and deaths are increasing instead of decreasing. The United States Department of Transportation estimates 18,720 people died in traffic-related deaths in the first 6 months of 2024. Nearly 72 million people are driving for the Thanksgiving holiday, so now is the time to do some safety preparation and planning that includes vehicle maintenance as well as an insurance check-up amongst other things. Continue reading