Recent Blog Posts
What is a Pedestrian Scramble?
In large cities such as Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville, pedestrian movement can be extremely dense. In downtown areas, there could be hundreds of pedestrians within a one-block radius, all walking to work, school, home, a restaurant, or other locations. High volumes of pedestrians can lead to some dangerous situations when vehicle movement gets involved…. Read More »
Interstates in Tennessee
When traveling from point A to point B, motorists typically search for the most direct route to get to their destination quickly. Depending on where you live and where you are driving, choosing the right route is an important aspect of your travel plan to avoid unnecessary mileage and wasted gas money. One of… Read More »
Can You Sue For a Dog Bite?
When people think about personal injury claims, they tend to associate them with vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, product defects, or slip and fall accidents. In these scenarios, proving that someone else’s negligence led to the incident that caused your injuries or other damages is key to your ability to recover compensation. One lesser-known type… Read More »
Can You Sue After Signing a Waiver?
The basic definition of a waiver is that it is a written agreement that gives up some form of legal right or claim for the signee. They are usually designed to protect the service provider or other entity from legal action should the signee attempt to pursue a claim against them. This removes potential… Read More »
What Are The Most Dangerous Roads In TN?
Driving on Dangerous TN Roads When you are driving a vehicle, there is an inherent risk involved for you, your passengers, pedestrians, and other drivers. Vehicles weigh upwards of thousands of pounds each, with some personal cars weighing over four tons. That doesn’t even include commercial vehicles like eighteen-wheelers. With so much weight traveling… Read More »
What Happens When You Get Hit By A Car?
Getting Hit By a Car The statistics behind car accidents prove that they can happen to anyone. As a pedestrian, it does not matter whether you follow every traffic signal or safety precaution. The fact is you have no control over the actions of others, and therefore, the possibility of being involved in a… Read More »
5 Tips For Motorcycle Riding Safety
Recently, a local man died in a motorcycle accident. According to media reports, the man swerved to avoid slower-moving traffic. He then lost control of his motorcycle, hitting a guardrail. This accident is a reminder of the importance of motorcycle safety. While motorcyclists are more vulnerable on roadways than those driving larger vehicles, there… Read More »
Who is Responsible in a Multi-Vehicle Accident?
Life is unpredictable, especially while driving. There are hundreds or even thousands of other motorists on the same road as you are, some of whom may be a distracted driver. People are not always paying attention to the road, someone could run a red light, or a simple miscalculation can all lead to car… Read More »
Is One Type of Auto Accident More Dangerous than Others?
An accident can happen in a split second on the road in Tennessee, and there are many different types of auto accidents that cause a range of injuries to accident victims. But is there one type of accident that is more dangerous than the others? At Mitch Grissim & Associates, our Nashville car accident… Read More »
How Fault Is Determined In A Commercial Truck Accident
Unfortunately, trucking accidents are common on our nation’s highways. Due to large trucks’ massive size and weight, these accidents are devastating for victims. It can take years or even a lifetime to heal from the injuries from commercial vehicle wrecks. The recovery process is costly, so victims must receive fair compensation without delay. Some… Read More »
