Recent Blog Posts
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 Mitch Grissim & Associates,… Read More »
How Not Wearing a Seatbelt Factors into Car Accident Claims
Earlier this year, a drunk driving accident led to a fatality on the Nashville roadways. A 25 year old was driving a Chevrolet Impala while having a blood alcohol level over three times the legal limit. A 62-year-old passenger was in the back seat and not wearing his seat belt when the Impala crossed… Read More »
Common Mechanical Problems that Lead to Car Accidents
While many accidents on the Tennessee roadway are caused by driver negligence or recklessness, in some cases a crash may be caused by a mechanical failure in the vehicle. There are many parts in a car or truck that can fail while driving and cause an accident. If you or a loved one have… Read More »
When is a Trucking Company Liable in an Accident?
When most people think about who is responsible for a truck accident, they immediately think of the driver. However, the trucking companies that hire the drivers may also be liable for damages in certain situations, providing even more compensation to victims injured in these tragic crashes. At Mitch Grissim & Associates, we investigate all… Read More »
What to Expect after an Amputation Injury
Around 1.8 million people across the United States live with an amputation, and thousands of amputations occur each year due to accidents and injury. An injury that is catastrophic enough to cause or require amputation is often one of the most traumatic experiences of a person’s life, and it is important to know what… Read More »
Car Accidents Caused by Drunk Drivers
Drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs cause drunk driving crashes around the Nashville area every year, injuring passengers, pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers on the road. In many cases, the consequences of these car crashes are often far more serious than other types of motor vehicle crashes because of the drunk driver’s… Read More »
